PST 72003 JS-2M Char lourd 1/72

PST 72003 JS-2M Heavy Tank 1/72

Category: Plastic model kit

The JS-2M heavy tank model at a 1/72 scale from the renowned manufacturer PST (catalog number: 72003) is an exceptional offer for military enthusiasts and collectors of historical armored vehicles from World War II. The JS-2M tank, designed in the Soviet Union, was a response to the emergence of the German Tiger and Panther tanks. Officially introduced into service with the Red Army on December 31, 1943, this vehicle played a key role in all major operations during the final period of WWII, including the crossing of the Oder, the Battle of Berlin, and many other offensives on the Eastern Front.

• Scale: 1/72 – ideal for both diorama projects and standalone historic miniatures collections.
• Service country: Soviet Union (Red Army).
• Historical period: World War II (1943–1945).
• Historical use: Participated in urban combat as well as assaults on heavily fortified German positions. Thanks to its powerful 122 mm D-25T gun, the JS-2M successfully engaged both heavily armored targets and enemy field fortifications.
• Material: High-quality plastic ensures an accurately reproduced hull and precise details such as clear rivets, ribbed hatches, and suspension system. The set does not include extras such as a metal barrel or resin components.
• Contents: Complete sprues for assembling the model, assembly instructions, decals.
• Recommendation: Recommended for both beginner and advanced modelers interested in WWII armored vehicles. This is an ideal model as a first step into the world of Soviet heavy tanks or as an expansion of a historical 1/72 armored collection.
• Build difficulty level: 2/5 – moderately simple assembly, also suitable for less experienced builders after familiarizing themselves with the basics of plastic model assembly.

PST 72003 JS-2M Heavy Tank is a detailed kit for history enthusiasts and those who appreciate the faithful recreation of military equipment. Indispensable in dioramas depicting the final months of World War II, it provides a solid foundation for further conversions and personalization.