Zvezda:1/35 Soviet Tank ISU-122 Model Kit

As the tanks of World War II grew bigger and stronger, the need for more powerful weapons to destroy them also grew. One solution was the so-called “tank destroyer”: basically a massive cannon mounted on tracks. While these vehicles offered more firepower than any tank, the fact that they did not have a turret left them vulnerable to more maneuverable vehicles and infantry attacks.

The ISU-122 was built on the proven chassis of the IS-2 heavy tank, which it shared with the ISU-152 self-propelled howitzer. When Soviet production of hulls exceeded their ability to produce the large ML-20S howitzers, the decision was made to install the smaller 122mm A-19S gun in the extra hulls, and the ISU-122 was born.

The new tank destroyer was equipped with a full-enclosed armored cockpit. The 122mm gun could be used to destroy both enemy tanks and fortifications. For this purpose, ISU-122s were supplied to special assault groups. Production of the ISU-122 ended as the war drew to a close. After the war, most of the surviving ISU-122s were refitted as rocket launchers.

Features:

• Highly detailed plastic pieces molded in green and gray.
• Waterslide decals.
• Illustrated instructions

Specifications:

• Scale: 1/35
• Dimensions: 11.49" (292mm)
• Part Count: 194

Requires glue & paint for assembly (Modeling equipment sold separately)

Zvezda Plastic Models – Zvezda is the largest kit and one of the important game manufacturers in Russia. Their hobby products encompass many different scales , time periods and showcase many figures, armored vehicles , airplanes, ships and buildings throughout history. For the wargamers Zvezda offers a new game system, called “Art of Tactic” focussed on WWII scenarios, with games from other time periods to follow.