Rye Field Model 3040 - 1:35 JS-2 / JS-3 / JSU-122 / JSU-152 3D Printed Workable Track Links

3D-printed workable track links for JS-2 / JS-3 / JSU-122 / JSU-152 models in 1:35 scale

Rye Field Model 3040 is a set of 3D-printed workable track links intended for models of Soviet vehicles on the JS heavy-tank family chassis – the JS-2 and JS-3 tanks and the JSU-122 and JSU-152 heavy self-propelled guns – in 1:35 scale. The set covers the same vehicles as the plastic-track version (3039), differing from it only in the manufacturing technology of the links.

The set does not include a model – it is a running-gear complement for the vehicles listed. 3D printing provides sharp edges and an accurate rendering of the link structure, while the workable construction allows the natural sag of the track run to be reproduced.

What's in the box:

• A complete set of 3D-printed workable track links (for both runs)
• Illustrated assembly instructions

Kit specifications:

• Scale: 1:35
• Catalogue number: 3040
• Manufacturer: Rye Field Model
• Dedicated models: JS-2 / JS-3 / JSU-122 / JSU-152 in 1:35 scale
• Type: workable track links
• Material/technology: 3D printing

3D-printed workable tracks – a precise running gear

3D-printed tracks combine high detail resolution with the ability to assemble a workable run. The links are assembled one by one, making it possible to faithfully reproduce the natural sag of the track over the road wheels and return rollers. The parts are best separated from their supports with a sharp tool and joined with cyanoacrylate glue. Link-by-link assembly takes patience but translates into a realistic final result and crisp link detail.

About the vehicles – the JS family (JS-2, JS-3, JSU-122, JSU-152):

The JS-2 and JS-3 heavy tanks and the JSU-122 and JSU-152 heavy self-propelled guns built on their chassis were among the most powerful Soviet armoured vehicles of the late period of World War II. They shared a common chassis base, which is reflected in their use of the same type of track.

The JS-2 was armed with a 122 mm gun and used to break through enemy defences, while the JS-3 introduced a redesigned, heavily sloped hull and turret armour. The JSU-122 and JSU-152 self-propelled guns carried a 122 mm gun and a 152 mm gun-howitzer respectively in a fixed, well-armoured casemate, serving as tank destroyers and fire-support vehicles.

Original vehicle specifications (JS-2, representative of the family):

• Combat weight: approx. 46 t
• Crew: 4 (JS-2)
• Main armament JS-2: 122 mm D-25T gun
• Armament JSU-122: 122 mm gun; JSU-152: 152 mm gun-howitzer
• Powerplant: diesel engine of approx. 520 hp
• Maximum speed: approx. 37 km/h
• Armour: up to approx. 120 mm at the front (JS-2)

About the manufacturer – Rye Field Model:

Rye Field Model is a Chinese model manufacturer that quickly earned recognition among armour modellers. The company specialises in highly accurate 1:35 scale armoured-vehicle kits, often equipped with full interiors, workable tracks and rich detail sets. Its range also includes separate upgrade sets – photo-etched parts, 3D-printed components and workable track links – intended for its own models and those of other manufacturers. The brand focuses on a high level of detail aimed at demanding modellers.