[35026] 1/35 German Pz.Kpfw. T-70?743(r) w/ Crew

A fascinating glimpse into the improvised tactics of the Wehrmacht on the Eastern Front, the MiniArt 1/35 German Pz.Kpfw. T-70 743(r) w/ Crew brings to life a captured Soviet light tank repurposed for German service. This highly detailed injection-plastic model kit allows you to recreate a unique piece of World War II history, showcasing the resourcefulness of German forces in utilizing enemy equipment.

The original T-70 light tank, developed by the Soviet Union in 1941-1942, was armed with a 45mm L/46 gun and a coaxial 7.62mm DT machine gun. Its armor ranged from 10mm on the roof and bottom to 60mm on the turret front. Captured examples, designated Pz.Kpfw. T-70 743(r) by the Germans, often found roles in rear-area police units or as artillery tractors.

Key Features:

• Highly detailed 1/35 scale model of the German Pz.Kpfw. T-70 743(r)
• Authentic representation of a captured Soviet T-70 light tank in German service
• Includes five German tank crew figures in winter uniforms, adding dynamic realism to your diorama
• Features individual track links for exceptional detail and realism
• Comes with clear parts for periscopes and headlights
• Detailed instruction manual with historical reference material on the T-70 in German service
• Comprehensive and colored painting instructions for the figures

What's Included:

• Plastic model kit for the Pz.Kpfw. T-70 743(r)
• Five German tank crew figures
• Decals for three distinct German service vehicles:
  • PzKpfw. 743 (r) "red 7", StuG Abteilung 276, Schlossberg Region, East Prussia 1944
  • PzKpfw. 743 (r) Workshop Platoon of the 5th (reinforced) Police Panzer Company
  • PzKpfw. 743 (r) 82nd Division Wehrmacht

Specifications:

• Scale: 1/35
• Material: Injection-molded plastic
• Assembly: Requires cement and painting