Academy Soviet T-34-85 - 1/35 Scale Ural Tank Factory No.183 Medium Tank
Build the legendary Soviet tank that turned the tide on the Eastern Front with this 1/35 scale T-34-85 "Ural Tank Factory No.183" model kit from Academy Models. This kit represents the iconic medium tank produced at the famous Ural Tank Factory, one of the most important Soviet tank production facilities during World War II.
About the T-34-85 and Ural Tank Factory No.183
The T-34-85 was the definitive version of the legendary T-34 medium tank, featuring an upgraded 85mm ZiS-S-53 main gun and enlarged three-man turret. Introduced in early 1944, the T-34-85 was developed to counter the German Tiger and Panther tanks while maintaining the T-34's excellent mobility and reliability. Tank Factory No.183, originally located in Kharkov, was evacuated to the Urals in 1941 following the German invasion and became one of the Soviet Union's most productive tank manufacturing facilities. Operating in Nizhny Tagil, Factory No.183 produced thousands of T-34s under incredibly harsh conditions, with workers enduring freezing temperatures and working around the clock to supply the Red Army. The factory's T-34-85s featured distinctive production characteristics and played crucial roles in major Soviet offensives from 1944 through the end of the war. The T-34-85 proved highly effective in combat, combining firepower, armor protection, and mobility in a design that influenced tank development for decades. Factory No.183's production continued after the war, and the facility eventually became Uralvagonzavod, still producing armored vehicles today.
Kit Features
- 1/35 scale providing excellent detail for armor modeling
- T-34-85 medium tank with 85mm main gun
- Ural Tank Factory No.183 production variant
- Three-man turret with enlarged turret ring
- 85mm ZiS-S-53 gun representation
- Detailed hull and turret with accurate panel lines
- Christie suspension with road wheels
- Individual track links or flexible tracks
- Injection-molded plastic for precise fit and detail
- Authentic Soviet markings for Factory No.183 production
Perfect For
This kit is ideal for 1/35 scale armor modelers who appreciate WWII Soviet tanks, T-34 enthusiasts, and collectors interested in Eastern Front armor. The Factory No.183 markings make it a historically significant addition to any WWII tank collection.
Expand Your T-34 Collection
Build other T-34-85 variants including 1/35 Academy T-34/85 No. 112 Factory Production and 1/35 Academy T-34/85 No.183 Factory Berlin 1945. Explore other scales with 1/35 Italeri T-34/85 Korean War, 1/72 Trumpeter T-34/85 Soviet Tank, and 1/16 Trumpeter T-34/85 Model 1944. Learn more with A.Mig T-34 Colors and Camouflage Patterns.
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