Tamiya 1:35 JS-2 / IS-2 1944 ChKZ

The kit proposed by Tamiya company includes a plastic model kit of Polish heavy tank in 1:35 scale.

After encountering Tgers heavy tanks, which by far exceeded the combat capabilities of the Soviet constructions, the Russians began work on a new heavy tank. In 1943, the prototype Object 237 was completed, which went into production as IS-1, named after Joseph Stalin. Production ended in January next year, due to insufficient armament, identical to the medium tank T-34/85. Further development resulted in the introduction in December 1943 of an IS-2 tank armed with a 122 mm D-25T cannon. It allowed for equal fighting with Tigers and Panthers on short and medium distances, and strong front armor provided adequate protection against fire to the crew inside. By the end of the war, approximately 3400 IS-1 and 2 tanks were produced. Most of them served in the regiments of heavy tanks, including the 4th and 5th Tank Regiments of the Heavy Polish People's Army.

The Tamiya kit allows you to build the Soviet heavy tank IS-2 mod. 1944 with two crew. In the box there is a hull element, 6 frames with parts of the model, rubber tracks, photo etched parts of the engine cover, string and decals (allow to reconstruct the tanks of the 7th or 88th Independent Tank Regiment of Heavy Guards, 1. Czechoslovak Brigade of Tanks or 4th Regiment Heavy Tanks LWP).

Plastic parts should be cut out of frames, fit together and glued according to the assembly instruction. You should paint the whole model using modeling paints according to the proposed paint scheme in the instruction. It is important to remember that some plastic parts require painting before gluing. In the end, it is needed to apply decals according to markings or graphics in instruction.

Paints suggested by the manufacturer for the best effect:

Vehicle:

• Tamiya XF-61 or spray TS-28 (armor)
• Tamiya XF-2 (identification belts)
• Tamiya XF-56 (caterpillars, towing rope, metal sapper parts and equipment)
• Tamiya XF-64 (wooden parts of the bomber equipment)
• Tamiya X-10 (MG)

Commander:

• Tamiya XF-49 (uniform)
• Tamiya XF-24 (Headphone)
• River Thief XF + 64 (belt)
• Tamiya X-18 (shoes)
• Tamiya XF-15 (skin)

Set contains:

• The assembly instruction.
• Frames with plastic parts.
• Decals.
• Photo etched parts.
• Rubber tracks.
• String.

Kit does NOT contain paints and glue.

Here are the basic tools and materials you need:

• Pilers for cutting plastic parts.
• Modeling penknife.
• File or sandpaper.
• Cement for plastic models.
• Brush or airbrush.
• Modeling paints.

If you are not sure of any accessories or colors of paints you need for your model kit, please ask us, we will be glad to help you.