MiniArt shows us the features, art, sprues and look of their latest kit, the late model version of the Su-122-54 in 35th scale. This powerful looking tank will make a great looking model and Miniart have pulled out all the stops on this one - wee what we know about the kit in our preview...
MiniArt's new late model
Su-122-54 (LATE TYPE)
Kit no# 37042
1:35th scale
photo etch and plastic injection moulded sprues
Decals for 3 options
Box size: 386mm x 240mm x 80mm
Coming soon
Also known under designation IT-122, the Su-122-54 was based on the T-54 chassis. Developed started in 1949, with a goal to design a long range tank destroyer. Between 1955 and 1957, 77 vehicles were built with minor differences between production lots (different commander's cupola etc.). The Su-122-54 had a modified T-54 chassis, with small spaces between the first, second and fourth pair of wheels and a large gap between the third, similar to the T-62's and a superstructure.
The secondary armament consisted of two KPVT heavy machine guns, one mounted as an anti-aircraft machine gun near the commander's hatch and the other mounted coaxially with the main gun. The vehicle carried 600 rounds for the machine guns. The main gun has a fume extractor positioned right behind the muzzle brake, although some vehicles were built without fume extractor. Other variations included a different commander's copula. The Su-122-54 was rarely observed during its service life in the 1950's and early 1960's and became generally known only after ARV versions (designated TOP) were seen during Red Square parades during the 1970’s with the armament removed and the front glacis plated over.
The sprues of the kit:
Here we have the sprues of the kit - Miniart already have these so we think the release will not be long off.
Model features:
All Hatches Can Be Posed Open Or Closed
Separated Omsh Tracks
Photo-etched Parts Included
Clear Parts Included
The CAD drawings showing the alternate features of this kit are interesting
Decal sheet focuses on three differently hue'd late model Su-122-54's
For more on this Su-122-54 Late model kit as it comes to light check out the product link on the MiniArt Website
