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

In 1943, the Russian SU-76 self-propelled tool happen not any longer effective to fight this groundbreaking German tanks. Through end of 1943, the SU-85 originated to change the SU-76 self-propelled device. The SY-85 wound up being based from the T-34 hull and armed with a 85mm weapon. But due to the thickness associated with armor, need expanded for a effective tank. The SU-85 ended up being indeed modified in 1944. It absolutely was outfitted with a 100mm gun and renamed the SU-100. The 100mm couldn't have a similar piercing power in the event that German 75mm or British 17pdr firearms, however it was at reality heavier versus 75mm and permitted the Russian armed forces to effectively destroy the German tanks. The turret-less design also have been an additional benefit because work and construction expenses finished up being truly 20percent less. As an alternative, the turret-less design left the SU-100 poor in slim or sloped landscapes. This is the reason, the SU-100 is at reality used as fire assistance for infantry and anti-tank combat. The SU-100 stayed running ahead of the 1970s.

Specs & characteristics

• restricted variation 1/35 scale synthetic installation kit the Russian Tank Destroyer SU-100 which was at first released in 1966.
• The included Weathering Master Set is a particular item that's not available separately. Features Red World, Soot, and Sand colors.
• The steel molds were overhauled allow more practical details compared to the 1966 launch.
• Model features polycaps and plastic tracks as seen on other 1/35 scale tanks.