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Tamiya has sent Armorama news of the latest model they have in the offing, a Russian Self-Propelled Gun SU-76M. This offering is a 1/35th scale offering and does include a crew.

In many ways Soviet Russia was under-prepared for the Axis invasion of June 1941. One telling deficiency was in self-propelled guns that could take on German armor. This remained unaddressed right through the autumn of 1942, when the blueprints for the SU-76 self-propelled gun were finally laid down. The SU-76 eventually became the SU-76M, a vehicle that would become the second-most produced Russian armored vehicle in WWII after the T-34. The SU-76M used a ZiS-3 76.2mm gun variant, and could vanquish most types of German tank.

It featured a hair-raising open-topped fighting compartment that, while it allowed better communication and visibility on the battlefield, left its crew poorly protected from shrapnel and the harsh climate. Nonetheless, it proved excellent on poor surfaces, where - unlike tanks - it could keep up with infantry in a vital support role.

The Tamiya model faithfully captures all of the fine details of this WWII offensive weapon with ALL NEW tooling and research.
Specifications
• Newly-tooled 1/35 scale plastic model assembly kit. Length: 146mm, width: 78mm.
• The distinctive SU-76M form with open fighting compartment is accurately captured.
• Interior details such as the fighting compartment bulkhead and internal armor are authentically depicted.
• 76.2mm gun features parts recreating recoil mechanism, recuperator, operation handles and more, for a highly detailed finish.
• Track top sections are constructed using the aid of a kit-included jig.
• Parts are included to recreate 2 shell types.
• Includes 2 marking options and 3 figures.