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

In 1943, the Russian SU-76 self-propelled weapon was not any longer effective to battle the latest German tanks. Throughout the end of 1943, the SU-85 was developed to displace the SU-76 self-propelled gun. The SY-85 was based off of the T-34 hull and armed with a 85mm gun. But as a result of the depth of the armor, demand expanded for an even more powerful tank. The SU-85 had been modified in 1944. It had been equipped with a 100mm weapon and renamed the SU-100. The 100mm would not have the same piercing energy once the German 75mm or British 17pdr firearms, nonetheless it was weightier compared to the 75mm and allowed the Russian army to easily destroy the German tanks. The turret-less design additionally was a bonus because work and construction costs were 20per cent less. In comparison, the turret-less design left the SU-100 weak in slim or sloped surface. Thus, the SU-100 ended up being used as fire support for infantry and anti-tank combat. The SU-100 stayed in service until the 1970s.

Specs & Features

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