JS-3 heavy tank 1:76 Airfix A01307V

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Vendor: Airfix

Product code: AFIX01307V

EAN: 5055286707711

Description

Plastic military model kit: Heavy Tank JS-3 1:76 Airfix A01307V

The model kit from Airfix depicts the Soviet heavy tank JS-3 (IS-3). The model is part of the Vintage Classics series, making it a treat for collectors and enthusiasts of classic modeling forms.

Historical Background:

IS-3 (Joseph Stalin-3) is a Soviet heavy tank that debuted at the end of World War II. Its public presentation during the Victory Parade in Berlin in 1945 caused a huge stir among the Western Allies. The vehicle was distinguished by its revolutionary shape of the front hull, commonly referred to as the "pike nose," and a flattened, hemispherical turret. This design aimed to maximize the ricochet of anti-tank shells. The main armament consisted of a powerful D-25T gun with a caliber of 122 mm, and additional equipment included 12.7 mm and 7.62 mm machine guns. These tanks remained in service for many years during the Cold War and were exported to countries allied with the USSR.

The 1:76 scale model replicates the silhouette of this powerful combat vehicle, taking into account its characteristic design features.

Assembly and painting kit. Does not include paints or glue. For assembly, separately sold modeling tools are needed (including cutters, files, tweezers), paints, brushes, and plastic model glue (e.g. Tamiya Extra Thin Cement). The photo shows a professionally assembled and painted model.