Tamiya 35309 - 1/35 Russian Tank BT-7 Model 1935  [35309]

In 1935, the very last associated with Soviet cavalry tanks, the BT-7, had been produced. This Russian tank incorporated features from tanks created by the American engineer, Walter Christie. The "BT" within the title stands for "Bystrokhodny Tank" meaning quick tank. The coil spring suspension system system, which was created by Walter Christie, and powerful engine allowed this tank to achieve an on-road rate of 31mph. To boost rate and mobility, the tracks could be eliminated so the car would run on-road with only the wheels. The BT-7 featured a 47mm weapon, 7.62mm DT device gun, sloped frontal armor, and a Model M-17T (V-2 at BT-7m motor. The sloped armor was found in subsequent tanks such since the T-34l. Approximately 4,700 BT-7 tanks had been created from 1935 to 1939. The tanks had been used through the Spanish Civil War, in battles up against the Japanese forces in Mongolia and on the Eastern Fronts.

Specs and Features

• Length: 161mm, Width: 65mm.
• Distinct form of the tank including sloped armor on front area and dynamic road tires have been realistically reproduced.
• Double-layered framework for the hull edges and the mechanically-complicated suspension system feature a rich finish.
• A tank loaded with a framework antenna can be assembled.
• Photo-etched components and realistic metal towing chain included. A convenient jig to fold the parts is also included.
• A commander and tank crew figure keeping a premission briefing with a map are included to give you a sense of tension. (Total 2)
• Markings to depict BT-7 tanks seen within Eastern front side lines and in Mongolia included.(Total 5)
• The large-pitch simple songs are reproduced as link-type set up songs which include one-piece right parts. Suspension system features an authentic finish.
• Headlight lens and vision guard in the driver's hatch are produced from clear parts to boost realism.