T-34/76 (late 1943 production) 1:35 ICM 35366

Plastic military model for assembly: T-34/76 (production from late 1943) 1:35 ICM 35366

The T-34/76 model (production from late 1943) in 1:35 scale from ICM is an excellent choice for enthusiasts of World War II history and modeling. This detailed kit allows you to recreate one of the most iconic tanks in history, which played a key role in the military operations on the Eastern Front.

Model features:

• Scale: 1:35
• Manufacturer: ICM
• Catalog number: 35366

Historical markings:

1. T-34, 24th Tank Regiment, 46th Mechanized Brigade, Belarus, July 1944.
2. T-34, 18th Guards Tank Brigade, 3rd Guards Tank Corps, Belarus, July 1944.
3. T-34, Sevastopol, May 1944.
4. T-34, Summer 1944.
5. T-34, 4th Guards Mechanized Corps, Romania, August 1944.
6. T-34, 10th Guards Ural Tank Corps, Ukraine, Summer 1944.

History and significance of the T-34: The T-34 tank, designed by the Kharkov Locomotive Factory design bureau under the leadership of M.I. Koshkin, was one of the most important armored vehicles of World War II. Its mass production began in 1940, and by the end of 1944, 35,467 units of this model had been produced in six different factories.

The T-34 was distinguished by its innovative sloped armor, which increased its resistance to fire, as well as a powerful diesel engine and a 76.2 mm caliber gun. It was the first medium tank produced in large quantities with such features, making it one of the best tanks in the world until the end of 1941. In 1942, a version with an improved, hexagonal cast turret, known as the "nut," was introduced, and in the spring of 1943, a commander's cupola was added.

Despite initial problems with ergonomics and the lack of a radio, the T-34 became the backbone of Soviet armored forces from 1941 to 1945. Its design was continuously modernized, allowing for improved performance and reduced production costs. In 1944, a new version, the T-34-85, appeared on the battlefields, equipped with a more powerful 85 mm caliber gun and a turret designed for three crew members.

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.