North Vietnam – Vietnam Miniatures Game

Posted on January 26, 2018July 19, 2023 by lukegl

BTR-50PK (VPA221) Spotlight

includes one BTR-50PK Armoured Personnel Carrier

The three companies of a North Vietnamese armoured battalions were often equipped with different types of tanks. At first this was due to a shortage of modern tanks, but later combinations of tanks, amphibious tanks, and armoured personnel carriers allowed a battalion to undertake whatever role was assigned it without further support.

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Most armoured battalions include a đại đội cơ giới bộ binh
(pronounced dai doy kur vay boh beeng), or mechanised infantry company. These operate Soviet BTR-50PK xe thiết giáp chở quân (pronounced ser tee-et harp chur kwun) armoured troop carriers. Their role is to use their mobility and armour to advance close behind the tanks, then dismount and assault on foot covered by fire from the tank’s guns. Their high proportion of B41 anti-tank weapons means that they can defend themselves if attacked by enemy tanks.Designed by Evan Allen
Painted by Blake Coster


The BTR-50PK in ‘Nam


Most armoured battalions included a mechanised infantry company operating Soviet BTR-5OPK armoured troop carriers. Their role is to use their mobility and armour to advance close behind the tanks, then dismount and assault on foot covered by fire from the tank’s guns.

Contents of the BTR-50PK Company Box Set

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Description of Components

a. Tank commander sprue.
b. Hatch sprue.
c. .50cal AA MGs
d. Mudguard sprues.

e. Right-hand side tracks.
f. Left-hand side tracks.
g. Resin BTR-50PK hulls.

Assembling The BTR-50PK
Follow the diagram below to assemble the BTR-50PK correctly.

Tip: Use the figure of your choice from the tank commander sprue to identify the platoon command tank.

Below: The assembly diagram for the BTR-50PK.

PAVN Tank Painting Guide

Posted on January 26, 2018July 19, 2023 by lukegl

ZSU-57-2 (VPA161) Spotlight

includes one ZSU-57-2 SP Anti-aircraft gun and one PAVN head sprue

The ZSU-57-2 was a Soviet-built self-propelled anti-aircraft gun that first came into service with the Red Army in 1955. The acronym ZSU stands for Zenitnaya Samokhodnaya Ustanovka, which when translated means anti-aircraft self-propelled mount; 57 designates the calibre of the weapons and 2 states the number of gun barrels.

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Built on the chassis of the T-54 tank, the twin S-68 57mm cannons were mounted in an open-topped turret which only offered the crew inside a minimum level of armour protection. Manned by a crew of six (driver, commander, gunner, dedicated sight adjuster and a pair of loaders), the ZSU-57-2 was limited to only engaging aircraft that the crew could actually see. Once an aircraft was spotted, the sight adjustor had to correctly calibrate the gun sight before the target could be engaged; making the vehicle virtually useless during nighttime operations.


The war in Vietnam was the first recorded service for the ZSU-57-2 in a combat zone. But the North Vietnamese quickly learnt that the ZSU-57-2 was just as effective in providing fire support for infantry attacks as it was sweeping the air of enemy aircraft. Designed by Evan Allen Painted by Blake Coster


The ZSU-57-2 in ‘Nam


The ZSU-57-2 anti-aircraft tank is the chassis of a T-54 battle tank mounting twin 57mm anti-aircraft guns in an open-topped turret. Its rate of fire makes it deadly to aircraft and helicopters, while its high-velocity, long-barrelled guns punch through light armour with ease.

Contents of the ZSU-57-2 Blister

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Assembling The ZSU-57-2
Follow the diagram to the below to correctly assemble the ZSU-57-2.

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Assembling The K-3 (PT-76) (VPA031)

Step 1. Begin assembly with the tracks.

Tip: Each track is stamped with the letter ‘R’ or ‘L’ to indicate correct orientation.

Step 2. Attach the tracks to the resin hull.

Tip: When referring to left or right-hand side in regards to a Flames Of War miniature, the orientation is determined as if looking at the vehicle from the rear.

Step 3. Next, attach the mudguards to the front and rear of the hull.

Tip: The mudguards are generic so can be used in anywhere on the hull.

Below: Both front mudguards attached to the hull.

Step 4. Attach the mudguards to the rear of the hull.		Below: Both rear mudguards attached to the hull.

Step 5. Next, attach the main gun to the front of the turret.	Below: The main gun attached to the front of the turret.

Step 6. Attach the turret hatch to the top of the turret.		Step 7. Finally, attach a AA machine-gun the rear of the turret.

Adding A Tank Commander
Step 1. Attach the commander’s hatch to the turret in the open position.	Step 2. Add the tank commander figure of your choice.	Tip: It may be necessary to reposition the AA machine-gun to accommodate the tank commander and the open hatch.