„Melitopolj“ and „BT-115“ – the Soviet base minesweepers

"Jachont" project Nr. 1265 minesweepers are Soviet base minesweepers, that were actively built in the 1970s. In total, about 70 ships were built under the project until 1994, of which at least 25 are now owned by the Russian Navy. Replacements for these trawlers in the fleet are not yet foreseen and the service life of the remaining vessels will soon exceed 30 years, which shows their great potential and the quality of the design. Some minesweepers serve in the fleets of foreign countries (Bulgaria, Vietnam, Cuba, Syria) and the former USSR (Ukraine, Azerbaijan). The edition includes two models of total neutralizers: the Baltic Fleet's BT-115, commissioned in 1994, and the Black Sea Fleet's "Melitopol", commissioned in 1979 in the Navy of the USSR. The latter was originally named "BT-79", then "Sevastopolskij Komsomolec", and in 1997 how "Melitopol" became part of the Ukrainian Navy. Written in 2013.

The models differ slightly from each other in details, but mainly in camouflage. Despite their relatively small size, they are well detailed and have a lot of fine details. Most of the details do not have contour lines, where necessary, double-sided multi-color printing is used. Classic assembly drawings. The model is of medium difficulty, small but interesting. Recommended for intermediate to advanced fleet hobbyists. This model features a high level of detail. The model is rich in details, but the extensive and informative graphic instructions will greatly aid in the assembly process.