{"product_id":"5750-trumpeter-05538-russian-chtz-s-65-tractor-135","title":"Trumpeter 05538 Tracteur russe ChTZ S-65 (1\/35)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eTrumpeter 05538 Russian ChTZ S-65 Tractor (1\/35) – detailed model of a Soviet artillery tractor\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The presented product is a plastic scale model kit of the \u003cstrong\u003eTrumpeter 05538 Russian ChTZ S-65 Tractor\u003c\/strong\u003e in the popular \u003cstrong\u003e1:35\u003c\/strong\u003e scale. It is a faithful replica of the legendary Soviet artillery tractor, valued by modelers and collectors of military vehicles from the World War II era.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eShort historical background and usage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The \u003cstrong\u003eChTZ S-65\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Soviet tracked tractor, whose production began in 1937 at the Chelyabinsk Tractor Plant (ChTZ). The machine was based on the S-60 tractor, but was equipped with a modern, for its time, 65 hp diesel engine. The S-65 tractor saw widespread use in the Red Army, mainly as equipment for towing heavy artillery, such as 152 mm howitzers and 85 mm anti-aircraft guns. These tractors participated in key battles on the Eastern Front during \u003cstrong\u003eWorld War II\u003c\/strong\u003e (1937–1945), and their recognizable silhouette with open cab and simple design made them a distinctive feature of Soviet columns on the battlefield.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eTechnical data and kit contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eScale: 1:35\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCountry of use (prototype): USSR (Russia)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHistorical period: World War II\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMaterial: high-quality plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe kit includes sprue elements with very thin and precisely cast parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOptional clear window elements\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAppropriate level of detail, replicated tracked chassis, realistic engine imitation and detailed cab interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDoes not include glue or paints\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eProduct category\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The model belongs to the \u003cstrong\u003eplastic scale models\u003c\/strong\u003e category and is intended for modelers interested in military vehicles and historic vehicles from the World War II era.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eRecommendation and difficulty level\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    We recommend the Trumpeter 05538 Russian ChTZ S-65 Tractor kit for intermediate modelers and military enthusiasts. Building the model allows you to deepen your knowledge of Soviet military technology and provides an excellent base for individual weathering and enhancement. We rate the build difficulty at \u003cstrong\u003e3\/5\u003c\/strong\u003e – the kit requires precision, but thanks to the clear instructions and well-fitting parts, it is accessible to those with some experience.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Trumpeter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54719822692686,"sku":"TRUM05538","price":28.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/ad82485a64a275e5a5281fbea7df071d.jpg?v=1755483370","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.fr\/en\/products\/5750-trumpeter-05538-russian-chtz-s-65-tractor-135","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}