Tamiya 1/35 Russian Heavy Tank JS-2 1944 - w/ABER PE Parts/Gun Barrel #25146  [25146]

Concerning the JS-2

The Russian Heavy Tank JS-2 ended up being created to counter the German Tiger I. The JS-2 ended up being put into production in latter half WWII in December 1943 and ended up being designed with a robust 122mm weapon, maximum armor thickness of 120mm, and good mobility. From August 1944, top of the area of the glacis hatch was removed from the hull which greatly improved its protective protection. The JS-2 ended up being produced in the Chelyabinsk Kirov factory (ChKZ) and an attribute regarding the tank was its one-piece curved front hull. JS-2s were regularly breakthrough defensive positions in addition to in tank battles and contributed to your eventual Russian success.

Photo-Etched Parts & Metal Barrel for Precision Details

This model is sold with photo-etched parts and a metal gun barrel produced by acclaimed Polish aftermarket components manufacturer Aber®. The photo-etched components include fine details particularly motor grilles, production quantity on cast turret, storage space field, pistol port armor, and gear fasteners. The aluminum weapon barrel features a cast muzzle brake, providing the model with a greater level of precision.

Concerning the Model

• 1/35 scale JS-2 Model 1944 ChKZ plastic installation kit model with photo-etched parts and steel gun barrel from AberR.
• Length: 282mm.
• Imposing form of the tank, such as the big turret with 122mm gun, is faithfully reproduced.
• Turret and hull features an authentic cast metal surface texture.
• Both pre-assembled tracks and simple to put together belt-type tracks are included.
• 1 commander and 1 loader torso figures included.
• Comes with 4 types of markings to depict tanks from the Russian, Czechoslovak, and Polish armies.