Soviet T-37A Light Tank (Podolsk)

Description

Product Description (EN)

The "Soviet T-37A Light Tank (Podolsk) 83819" model kit provides an authentic reproduction of the Soviet amphibious light tank used during World War II. The T-37A, the world's first mass-produced amphibious tank series, was created in 1932 based on the British Vickers tankette and other operational amphibious tanks.

Historical Features:

• World's first mass-produced amphibious tank, created in 1932.
• Used in the Red Army for communication, reconnaissance, and defense.
• Deployed in large numbers during the Soviet invasion of Poland and the Winter War against Finland.
• Used at the beginning of the Great Patriotic War, but most were quickly lost.
• Surviving tanks fought on the front lines until 1944 and were used for training and auxiliary defense until the end of World War II.

Kit Features:

• Item No: 83819
• Model Dimensions: Length: 109.8 mm, Width: 59 mm
• Total Plastic Parts: 320+
• Total Sprues: 17 sprues and lower hull
• Photo Etched Parts: 2 pcs
• Released Date: 2015-05

Additional Features:

• Multi-directional slide molded turret & lower hull for enhanced realism.
• Photo-etched parts included for fine details.
• 196 individual track links.