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Xact Scale Models is a new Chinese model manufacturer who will be releasing their first two offerings onto the market in the coming year and they will be a Russian T-80U MBT and Russian HMV GAZ-2975 "Tiger" in 1/35th scale.

The models announced by Xact Scale Models as an opening gambit looks as if they could well be onto a winner. Both models are believed to be in injection moulded plastic and will be 1/35th scale. The models will both be 1/35th scale and general consensus is that they look to be accurate on the whole with a lot of happy sounding Russian armour fans chomping at the bit to get their hands on them. Here is the information the company has released so far;

XS-35001 - Russian T-80U MBT

Developed based on the Soviet Union T-64 at the Morozov Design Bureau in Kharkov, the T-80 was putted into service in 1976. In 1985, a modenized version, T-80U developed. Featuring a newly designed turret which equipped with the second generation "Kontakt 5 " explosive reactive armour and a Brod-M deep wading equipment. Arming with a 125mm 2A46-1 smooth bore gun which can fire the 9M119 Refleks (AT-11 Sniper) guided missile and the Long-Rod penetrator (HVAPFSDS) 3BM46.

With a top speed of 70km/hour, T-80U is one of the fastest tank in service today. gas turbine engine and it was Being the first tank ever fitted with a gas-turbine engine, the GTD-1250 produced 1,250 hp (919 kW). It's mobility also ensured by the planetary power transmission controlled with hydraulic servo-system. Running gear featuring torsion bar suspension with hydraulic telescopic double-acting shock absorbers, RMSh track and rubber-tyred road wheels.

The tanks are currently in service with the Russian Federation Ground Forces and also exported to China, Cyprus and South Korea.

XS-35002 - Russian HMV GAZ-2975 "Tiger"

Referenced from the original manufacturing drawings.
The unique body of the "Tiger" has been accurately reproduced.
The highly technical suspension system have been accurately reproduced.
Engine cowling can be opened with engine details.
All doors and windows can be assembled in open or closed position.
Authentic rubber tyres.