Tamiya Russian Tank Destroyer SU-100- 1/35 w/Weathering Master Set #89791  [89791]

In 1943, the Russian SU-76 self-propelled gun was no longer effective to battle this new German tanks. During the end of 1943, the SU-85 originated to restore the SU-76 self-propelled weapon. The SY-85 ended up being based off the T-34 hull and armed with a 85mm gun. However, because of the thickness associated with armor, need expanded for a far more effective tank. The SU-85 had been modified in 1944. It had been outfitted with a 100mm gun and renamed the SU-100. The 100mm couldn't have a similar piercing energy once the German 75mm or Uk 17pdr guns, but it had been heavier versus 75mm and permitted the Russian army to effortlessly destroy the German tanks. The turret-less design additionally had been a bonus because labor and construction costs had been 20percent less. On the other hand, the turret-less design left the SU-100 weak in slim or sloped terrain. Because of this, the SU-100 had been utilized as fire help for infantry and anti-tank combat. The SU-100 remained in service before the 1970s.

Specs & qualities

• Limited edition 1/35 scale synthetic installation kit for the Russian Tank Destroyer SU-100 which was originally released in 1966.
• The included Weathering Master Set is a special item that isn't available separately. Features Red World, Soot, and Sand colors.
• The steel molds have already been overhauled allow more practical details set alongside the 1966 launch.
• Model features polycaps and plastic tracks as seen on other 1/35 scale tanks.