Tamiya 1/35 Russian Tank Destroyer SU-100 Plastic Model Kit

About the Tank

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 and 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 and 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 and allowed the Russian army to easily destroy the German tanks. The turret-less design also was an advantage because labor and 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 and anti-tank combat. The SU-100 remained in service until the 1970s.

Specs & Features

• Limited edition 1/35 scale plastic assembly kit of the Russian Tank Destroyer SU-100 which was originally released in 1966.
• The included Weathering Master Set is a special item that is not available separately. Features Red Earth, Soot, and Sand colors.
• The metal molds have been overhauled to enable more realistic details compared to the 1966 release.
• Model features polycaps and rubber tracks as seen on other 1/35 scale tanks.