The T-34 tank design is arguably the most important tank of all time with
over 84,000 made and innovative design features.
The T-34/76 first saw action in late 1941, and was a significant leap forward in
tank design – a rugged, no-nonsense anatomy and wide tracks enabled it to
cope with the mud and snow of the Eastern Front. It married the perfect
combination of thick, sloped armour and an efficient gun, along with extreme
sturdiness, reliability, ease of manufacturing and maintenance.
German tanks struggled in the cold conditions of the Eastern Front – the
rubber peeling away from the road wheels, engines being slow to start and
needing to be slowly warmed-up, machine guns jamming constantly, and the narrow
tracks of
the Panzer III and IV causing them to sink into the snow and mud. The T-34s ran
circles around the struggling German hardware – especially as the Luftwaffe
was more often than not grounded due to the bad weather, so couldn't harry the
Soviets.
This kit allows you the option of assembling the tank as either the 1941, 1942,
or 1943 pattern T-34/76 – each with their distinctive turrets.
Box contains 1 plastic tank, leaflet and decal sheet.
- Requires Assembly
- This product is supplied unassembled and unpainted. Glue and paints not included.
