Italeri 6758 - 1:35 T-34/85 Zavod 112 - 1944

1:35 scale plastic model kit of the T-34/85 (Zavod 112 – 1944)

The Italeri 6758 kit represents the Soviet T-34/85 medium tank produced in 1944 at Zavod No. 112 “Krasnoye Sormovo”. This late-war variant featured a redesigned turret with a larger ring and the powerful 85 mm gun, giving it the ability to engage German Panther and Tiger tanks effectively.

Model specifications:

• Scale: 1:35
• Model length: approx. 23.5 cm
• Manufacturer: Italeri
• Difficulty level: intermediate

Note: The kit does not include glue, paints, or modeling tools. Assembly required.

About the build:

The kit includes detailed plastic parts with accurate turret, hull, suspension, and track components. Surface texture replicates the cast armor of the original vehicle. Decals allow the modeler to recreate several historically accurate Red Army markings from 1944–1945. The model offers excellent fit and detail, making it ideal for WWII armor enthusiasts.

Recommended tools:

• Modeling knife or sprue cutters
• Files or sanding papers
• Fine brushes
• Plastic cement
• Acrylic or enamel paints in Soviet WWII colors

About the T-34/85 tank:

The T-34 was the backbone of Soviet armored forces during World War II. The T-34/85 variant, introduced in 1944, mounted the new ZiS-S-53 85 mm gun and a larger three-man turret, significantly enhancing its firepower and survivability. Tanks built at Zavod 112 were among the most numerous and recognizable. The T-34/85 fought across Eastern Europe — in Poland, Germany, and Czechoslovakia — and remained in service in many countries well into the Cold War.

Vehicle data:

• Manufacturer: Zavod No. 112 “Krasnoye Sormovo” (USSR)
• Crew: 5
• Main armament: 85 mm ZiS-S-53 gun
• Secondary armament: 2 × 7.62 mm DT machine guns
• Armor: up to 75 mm
• Engine: V-2-34 diesel, 500 hp
• Maximum speed: approx. 55 km/h
• Length: approx. 8.15 m
• Combat weight: approx. 32 t

About Italeri:

Italeri is a well-known Italian manufacturer of high-quality plastic model kits. The brand is recognized for its attention to historical accuracy and fine detailing, offering an extensive range of military, automotive, and aircraft subjects suitable for modelers of all experience levels.