Soviet Medium Tank T-34-85 1:72 Academy 13421

Plastic model kit: Soviet Medium Tank T-34-85 1:72 Academy 13421

We present a plastic model kit of the Soviet medium tank T-34-85 in 1:72 scale, produced by the renowned company Academy. This model is a great opportunity for history and modeling enthusiasts to recreate one of the most iconic tanks of World War II.

Model features:

• Scale: 1:72
• Manufacturer: Academy
• Catalog number: 13421

Includes decals with three marking options:

• T-34-85, 7th Guards Tank Corps, Berlin, 1945
• T-34-85, 1st Polish Armored Corps, Czechoslovakia, 1945
• T-34-85, PVA, Yeoncheon, 1953

History and significance of the T-34-85: The T-34-85 is a modernized version of the Soviet medium tank T-34, which played a key role on the Eastern Front during World War II. The introduction of the 85 mm gun significantly increased its firepower, allowing for more effective combat against German tanks such as the Panzer IV and Tiger I. The T-34-85 was a compromise between the need to increase firepower and maintaining high production levels, which was crucial for Soviet war strategy.

This tank was mass-produced, allowing for numerical superiority over German forces. Compared to German tanks, which were more expensive and complicated to produce, the T-34-85 was more economical and easier to mass-produce. As a result, although it did not match the armor and armament of heavier German tanks like the Panther or Tiger, its numbers and mobility made it extremely effective on the battlefield.

 The T-34-85 was not only a key element of Soviet armored forces during World War II, but it also had a lasting impact on tank design worldwide. Its design influenced the development of subsequent generations of tanks, such as the T-54/T-55, which became the backbone of many armies around the world.

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.