Tamiya 35149 - 1/35 Russian T-34/76 ChTZ 1943 Precision Military Model Kit  [35149]

Tamiya 35149 1/35 T-34/76 ChTZ 1943 kit overview

This Tamiya 1/35 Russian T-34/76 ChTZ 1943 kit gives builders a close-up look at one of World War II's most influential medium tanks. Manufactured by the Chelyabinsk Tractor Works, known as "Tankograd", the ChTZ production run represents a key moment when Soviet industry scaled up armoured vehicle output to meet wartime demand.

Why the ChTZ variant matters

In the early 1940s the T-34/76 formed the backbone of Soviet armoured units. The Chelyabinsk factories produced examples with a distinctive one-piece cast turret, noted for its rounded lines and practical crew fittings. This kit focuses on the ChTZ details, reproducing the turret profile and the small access features used by crews.

Kit details and building notes

The Tamiya kit is respected for clear moulding and realistic detail. Key elements include:

• Hull detailing with hatches that assemble to sit open or closed.
• A cast-style turret with a gun that can be posed.
• Well defined tracks and road wheels for scale realism.
• Two moulded crew figures with fine sculpting.
• Waterslide decals for accurate unit markings.

The instructions are thorough, making this a satisfying build that rewards careful modelling and basic finishing techniques.