JS-2 Model 1944 1/35 Plastic Kit Tamiya 35289  [35289]

Tamiya 35289 JS-2 Model 1944 - 1/35 Scale Heavy Tank Kit Overview

This 1/35 scale assembly kit portrays the Soviet JS-2 Model 1944 and is intended as a detailed subject for collectors and modellers focused on accurate external representation.

The JS-2 entered service in 1944 as a heavy breakthrough tank developed to meet late-war armored threats. It was armed with a 122mm A-19 main gun and combined thick, sloped frontal armor with the Model 1944's notable large muzzle brake. The design prioritized frontal protection and heavy firepower during operations on the Eastern Front in the final year of hostilities.

The kit replicates Model 1944 external details, including the muzzle brake and sloped glacis plate. The shapes and placement of hull and turret elements derive from careful reference work. A photo-etched engine intake grille is included to provide enhanced surface definition. Two track formats are supplied so builders can opt for the belt-type or the assembly-style track set based on their build goals.

Small crew pieces are supplied: one commander figure and one loader torso to suit display choices. The parts arrangement and molding quality emphasise surface fidelity, allowing the JS-2 to sit alongside other 1/35 period vehicles with period-accurate visual cues.

A faithful external portrayal of the Model 1944 JS-2, the kit is aimed at modellers seeking accurate surface detail and cohesive display alignment within 1/35 collections.