Russian SU-100 Kit - 1/25

Product Description

Available from mid march! Order now to get your model first! In 1943, the Russian SU-76 self-propelled gun was no longer effective to battle the new German tanks. During the end of 1943, the SU-85 was developed to replace the SU-76 self-propelled gun. The SY-85 was based off of the T-34 hull & armed with a 85mm gun. However, due to the thickness of the armor, demand grew for a more powerful tank. The SU-85 was modified in 1944. It was outfitted with a 100mm gun & renamed the SU-100. The 100mm did not have the same piercing power as the German 75mm or British 17pdr guns, but it was heavier than the 75mm & allowed the Russian army to easily destroy the German tanks. The turret-less design also was an advantage because labor & construction costs were 20% less. In contrast, the turret-less design left the SU-100 weak in narrow or sloped terrain. As a result, the SU-100 was used as fire support for infantry & anti-tank combat. The SU-100 remained in service until the 1970s. Specification: limited edition 1/25 scale plastic assembly kit. New parts to depict wooden logs have been especially included for this re-release. Moveable torsion bar suspension features same construction as seen on the actual tank. Each hatch can be open & closed. Realistic link-type assembly tracks included.