The JS-2 (IS-2) was developed from the KV heavy tank. It was classed as a heavy tank but weighed only 46 tonnes: a Panther medium tank weighed 45 tonnes.
Armour was excellent and it mounted a 120mm gun that was intended mainly for bunker busting. The gun was not especially high velocity but the heavy shell would smash up enemy tanks even if it didn't penetrate. The gun was slow to reload, which wasn't a problem as enemy bunkers weren't going anywhere.
The model is in Red Army 1945 Battle of Berlin markings. I slapped the white marker on as if it had been roughly painted by a tanker with a whitewash brush.
A very good tank that soldiered on into the Cold War.
John, have you found my list of my favourite WW2 tanks, or what? Still, lovely tank, lovely model, and what's not to like about having command of a JS-2? Reminds me of the good old days when I played Russian WW2 games.
ReplyDeleteIt's the Tamiya 1:48 model, Ashley. Looking forward to deploying it against the Hun.
DeleteNice one, John; I have, coincidentally, just finished viewing the 'Soviet Storm' series of Russian made WW2 documentaries that aired prior to Christmas. Well worth seeking out if you missed them ;)
ReplyDeleteRegards,
Monty
Haven't seen Soviet Storm but it is on Youtube. Will watch them, thanks.
DeleteGreat job. Looks awesome.
ReplyDeletecheers
Thanks Kiwi.
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