Tamiya 1/35 JS-2 / IS-2 1944 ChKZ – Plastic Tank Model Kit
The Tamiya model kit allows you to assemble a precise 1/35 scale model of the Soviet heavy tank IS-2 from 1944. The model accurately depicts the tank designed for combat against German Tiger and Panther vehicles, equipped with a D-25T 122mm gun and reinforced front armor. The complete kit includes parts that enable you to recreate a vehicle used, among others, by the 4th Heavy Tank Regiment of the Polish People's Army.
Key features of the product:
Scale: 1/35
Plastic model kit
Contains: hull, 6 sprues with model parts, rubber tracks, photo-etched metal sheets (engine cover details), string, and decals
Decals for marking vehicles of the 7th and 88th Guards Heavy Tank Regiment, the 1st Czechoslovak Tank Brigade, and the 4th Heavy Tank Regiment of the Polish People's Army
Includes two crew figures
Materials and construction:
High-quality plastic - molded plastic parts
Rubber tracks for realistic reproduction of the running gear
Photo-etched metal sheets to enhance model details, especially around the engine cover
String simulating external equipment elements of the tank
Assembly and painting process:
Plastic parts should be carefully cut from the sprues and fitted before assembly, following the included assembly guide. It is recommended to paint parts of the model before gluing, then apply decals according to the instructions. The kit does not include paints or glue, which should be selected separately.
Recommended Tamiya hobby paints:
For the vehicle:
XF-61 or TS-28 spray – armor color
XF-2 – identification stripes
XF-56 – tracks, towing cable, metal parts of sappers' tools and equipment
XF-64 – wooden elements of sappers' gear
X-10 – machine gun
For the commander:
XF-49 – uniform
XF-24 – helmet headset
XF-64 – belt
X-18 – boots
XF-15 – leather elements
Recommended tools for assembly:
Sprue cutters
Modeling knife
File or sandpaper for smoothing edges
Plastic model glue
Brush or airbrush for painting
Model paints
The model is compatible with other Tamiya 1/35 scale sets and accessories, allowing for diorama building and expansion of your collection of historical military vehicles.
