Hobby Master 1/48 Russian JS-2 IS-2 Heavy Tank Model (HG1101)

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Hobby Master 1/48 Russian JS-2 IS-2 Heavy Tank Model (HG1101)
This Russian JS-2 (IS-2) 414, depicts a tank from 7th Independent Guards Heavy Tank Brigade, Berlin, 1942. Die-Cast chassis, turret and gun Turret turns Appliquéd turret armour Main gun can be elevated Realistic tracks Realistic wheels Highly detailed features Professionally painted in accurate colors Weathering Markings Tampo (pad) applied

The JS tanks were named after Joseph Stalin. The JS-2 had a 122mm D-25T main gun and 6 road wheels to improve soft ground track performance. In 1944 new specifications included new armour tempering, a 60-degree glacis replaced the 30-degree and the driver’s front hatch was removed. Also a relocated wider porthole, improved mantlet, increased lower hull side armor and a new periscope sight. The commander’s cupola moved to the left and a 12.7mm anti-aircraft machine gun attached. In 1944 2,250 JS-2’s were produced and no further improvements were made until 1954. JS tank functions were to assist Russian troops to break through German offensive lines. In 1945 Berlin JS-2 ‘s like #414 of the 7th Independent Guards Heavy Tank Brigade were to destroy any opposition and help capture the Reichstag and other key buildings. The 7th were referred to as the “White Bears” as indicated by the insignia on the turret. This tank is from the 104th Regiment, 1st Company and 4th vehicle with an inscription that reads “Combat Friends”.

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