{"product_id":"tamiya-1-35-finnish-army-assault-gun-bt-42","title":"Tamiya 35318 1\/35 Finnish Army Assault Gun BT-42","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe Unique Match-Up\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the WWII, the Finnish Army utilized captured Soviet tanks as their significant armament. Among these was the BT-42 assault gun which the Finnish Army created by pairing the hull from a captured Russian BT-7 Model 1937 light tank with a British 114mm howitzer and a redesigned BT-7's large boxy turret. 18 units were produced from 1943 to 1944 and they were deployed to the Svir River region to attack the Russian bastion. In June 1944 during the Battle of Vyborg, BT-42s saw fierce combat against advancing Russian forces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/35 scale plastic assembly kit of the Finnish Army's BT-42. Length: 157mm, Width: 67mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctive form with massive turret is realistically reproduced based on the thorough study of the actual example.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccurate muzzle brake and gun breech.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetails include shortened front fenders, storage boxes, and jacks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepicts BT-7 Model 1937 tracks and drive sprockets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 driver figure and 3 types of markings included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurret rear hatch can be depicted in either open or closed position.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssembly tracks feature one-piece straight section.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRounded exhaust cover is depicted with photo-etched parts which can be correctly shaped using included jig.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 types of marking enable depiction of the WWII vehicles in overall field gray and 3-tone camouflage pattern as well as the one with the roundel markings during the Continuation War.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed photographic reference manual (full-color, B5-size) is included in initial production lot kits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurret rear hatch can be depicted in either open or closed position. Assembly tracks feature one-piece straight section.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRounded exhaust cover is depicted with photo-etched parts which can be correctly shaped using included jig.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 types of marking enable depiction of the WWII vehicles in overall field gray and 3-tone camouflage pattern as well as the one with the roundel markings during the Continuation War.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed photographic reference manual (full-color, B5-size) is included in initial production lot kits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"TAMIYA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43097904349320,"sku":"T35318","price":67.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/3150\/4008\/files\/T35318.jpg?v=1769755379","url":"https:\/\/hobbiesonline.com.au\/products\/tamiya-1-35-finnish-army-assault-gun-bt-42","provider":"Hobbies Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}