Tamiya 35093 - 1/35 Russian SU-122  [35093]

Victorious At Kursk

The Russian T34 tank is termed a masterpiece. Based on the same framework, the SU-122 showcased a totally guaranteed in full, wedge-shape fighting compartment, and completed up being armed with a huge 122mm howitzer. The designation of SU-122 arises from another; "SU" is fast for Samokhodnaya Ustanovka (in Russian) meaning self propelled and "122" is quick the armament. As Russian forces had been forced to retreat through relentless German blitzkrieg, large levels of T34 alongside tanks was indeed stated in planning of a counter attack. Furthermore, Russian military urgently developed another self-propelled weapon, the SU-122. This tank showcased a newly developed 122mm self-propelled howitzer and its manufacturing were only available in October 1942 at Tankograd in the Ural mountains. While the T34's framework and its mass production system was placed on SU-122, the very first test models was indeed amazingly completed with great rate utilizing pretty much thirty days. After that, the first significant SU-122s was sent straight to the Leningrad front side in January 1943. From July 1943, they saw action within the Battle of Kursk. The SU-122 having its 23 caliber 122mm howitzer fought and its might against Panther and Tiger tanks and proceeded to superbly win a glorious triumph. In after success at Kursk, the SU-122 set the motivation on which other tanks like the SU-85, SU-100, JSU-122, and JSU-152 was in reality built upon.
Modelers will relish to reproduce the effective form of the SU-122 including its wedge-shaped sort, 122mm howitzer, big device base, and recoil tow-cover which now comes as a 1/35 scale model. This model premiered in 1977.

Specs & Features

• Which a 1/35 scale synthetic set up model kit the WWII Russian Tank Destroyer SU-122.
• Length: 207mm.
• The welded markings and practical cast steel texture on weapon mount take place realistically reproduced.
• The driver's hatch and fighting compartment hatch are put together in either available or shut functions.
• The gun are depressed and elevated after construction.
• One tank crewman figure included.
• Separate parts to depict the stays totally free gasoline tanks are included, including greater realism toward model. You can display your model without gasoline tanks loaded regarding hull.
• Lining this model utilizing the SU-85 (PRODUCT 35072) which fought difficult against German Panther and Tiger tanks, along with Russian Army Assault Infantry (ITEM 35207) is going to be a satisfying diorama showing.