Tamiya 32521 - 1/48 Rus. Infantry & Tank Crew  [32521]

Defenders of Soviet Union!

Including a 4th figure set and new nationality to your popular 1/48 MM Series, this selection features Russian infantry and tank crewmen perfect for displaying with the 1/48 Russian T34 tank to replicate Soviet Tank troop assaults.

About Russian Tank Infantry

While sustaining huge losings at start of war, the Russian army managed to prevent the German advance just in short supply of Moscow many thanks mostly on strength of these tank troops. Following concentrated artillery fire, tanks advanced in three waves with infantry riding on the tanks regarding the 2nd and 3rd waves. Since the Russian Ground Forces failed to have armored troop providers like halftracks and universal providers, alleged 'Motor Rifle Units" had been attached with every tank brigade to give infantry help When encountering an enemy's protective position, tank riders would disembark, strike the position, and then remount to proceed with all the offensive. These infantrymen spearheaded numerous attacks, and suffered heavy casualties from defending fire.

Specs & Features

• A partially assembled figure set depicting WWII period Russian soldiers in many different uniforms.
• Separtely molded and exquisitely step-by-step tools and equipment including sub-machine weapons, light machine guns, industry packs, ammo pouches, holsters as well as the Maxim M1910 device weapon.
• Illustrated construction guide.