Tamiya 35149 - 1/35 Scale Russian T-34/76 ChTZ 1943 Modelling Kit  [35149]

Tamiya 35149 - detailed 1/35 T-34/76 ChTZ 1943 review

The Tamiya 1/35 Russian T-34/76 ChTZ 1943 kit faithfully represents a key Soviet medium tank from World War II. Produced at the Chelyabinsk Tractor Works, commonly referred to as "Tankograd", this version reflects design choices made for mass wartime production.

Historical notes and model relevance

The T-34/76 was crucial to Soviet armoured operations in the 1940s. ChTZ-built tanks are distinguished by a single-piece cast turret and smoother rounded profiles. This kit recreates those aspects and includes small crew access details typical of the variant.

Contents and build considerations

Tamiya is known for engineering clarity and the kit is no exception. Highlights are:

• Detailed hull components and hatches that can be displayed open or closed.
• A convincingly cast turret with an operable main gun.
• Accurate track and wheel detail for scale authenticity.
• Two well proportioned crew figures for display scenes.
• Waterslide decals for period-accurate insignia.

The instruction booklet supports careful assembly and makes the kit suitable for modellers focused on finish and historical accuracy.