{"product_id":"1-72-js-2-russian-heavy-tank-wwii-1945","title":"1\/72 JS2 Russian Heavy Tank WWII 1945","description":"\u003cp\u003eHobbymaster - 1\/72 JS-2 Russian Heavy Tank WWII 1945\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe JS tanks were named after Joseph Stalin. The JS-2 had a 122mm D-25T main gun and 6 road wheels to improve soft ground track performance. In 1944 new specifications included new armour tempering, a 60-degree glacis replaced the 30-degree and the driver’s front hatch was removed. Also a relocated wider porthole, improved mantlet, increased lower hull side armor and a new periscope sight. The commander’s cupola moved to the left and a 12.7mm anti-aircraft machine gun attached. In 1944 2,250 JS-2’s were produced and no further improvements were made until 1954.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDuring the Battle for Berlin that took place from April 16, 1945 until May 2, 1945 a large number of JS-2 (IS-2) heavy tanks were used to spearhead the assault. They were used to eliminate or flush out German forces by destroy entire buildings using their HE rounds. Most JS-2s were assigned to groups of 5 along with a company of infantry comprised of flame throwers and sappers. About sixty seven JS-2s were lost during the battle, most victims of “Faustniks (panzerfausts)”.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeatures:\u003cbr\u003e- Scale 1\/72\u003cbr\u003e- Size approximately: L 5.25 x W 1.75 inches\u003cbr\u003e- Fully assembled\u003cbr\u003e- Die-Cast chassis, turret and gun\u003cbr\u003e- Turret turns\u003cbr\u003e- Appliquéd turret armour\u003cbr\u003e- Main gun can be elevated\u003cbr\u003e- Realistic tracks\u003cbr\u003e- Realistic wheels\u003cbr\u003e- Highly detailed features\u003cbr\u003e- Professionally painted in accurate colors\u003cbr\u003e- Weathering\u003cbr\u003e- Markings Tampo (pad) applied\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hobby Master","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41243443921052,"sku":"HG7009","price":49.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/9095\/3628\/products\/HG7009.jpg?v=1647335644","url":"https:\/\/www.harveynorman.lol\/products\/1-72-js-2-russian-heavy-tank-wwii-1945","provider":"Hobbyco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}