Dragon Models 1:72 Armor Collector Series 60092
SU-85 Tank Destroyer Display Model
Soviet Army, #281, Poland, 1945

1:72 Scale		Length		Width
SU-85 Tank Destroyer		5.25"		1.75"

At the commencement of the Great Patriotic War against Germany, the T-34 and KV-1 proved perfectly adequate against enemy tanks. However, as Germany introduced steadily heavier tanks like the Tiger I and Panther, it was realized a more powerful antitank gun was required. The first solution was the SU-85 (Samokhodnaya Ustanovka – Russian for "self-propelled carriage") armed with an 85mm D-5T high-velocity gun.

This weapon system first saw combat in August 1943. Later, the Soviets desired an even more lethal gun, and the SU-100 armed with a 100mm D-10S gun was conceived. However, teething problems with the new gun meant the old 85mm weapon were fitted in the redesigned hull meant for the SU-100. This stopgap vehicle was known as the SU-85M, and is easily identified by its thicker frontal armor, all-round vision cupola for the commander (as found on the T-34/85), and a more spacious fighting compartment.

Dragon Armor is offering another fine model of an SU-85M. This 1/72 scale miniature shows a vehicle of an unidentified Russian unit fighting in Poland in the winter of 1945. What sets this SU-85M apart is the magnificent winter whitewash camouflage scheme. In some places the underlying base coat of green is beginning to show through on vehicle number "281". This realistically worn look can be seen on such detailed parts as the gun barrel muzzle and the road wheel hubs. All details on this Russian tank destroyer are carefully reproduced, with even unassuming items such as the lumber saw mounted on the hull side expertly molded and painted. The weathering and dry-brushing effects are masterfully executed, resulting in a superb model fit for any armor collection.

SU-85 Tank Destroyer

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Dragon's 1:72 scale SU-85 is constructed entirely from plastic, which allows for the finest possible detailing. Close scrutiny of this model reveals welding beads, finely-simulated engine intake screens, cutting torch marks on the edges of the armor plates, the bell cranks of the Christie suspension and delicate hand rails on each side of the hull. When viewed up close, hexagonal nuts and bolt ends are visible on the road wheels. Equipment such as spare tracks and a two-man saw has been separately applied to the hull, and the mantlett on the elevating cannon barrel has a pitted texture resembling that of the real piece

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Dragon Models 1:72 Armor Collector Series

The Dragon Models "1:72 Dragon Armor Collector Series" range presents highly-detailed, ready-made plastic models of military vehicles. Dragon Armor tanks require no glueing or painting. Each model is an instant display piece or diorama centerpiece straight from the box and is 100% true to scale... these don't look like model tanks, they look like tanks!. Color, camouflage and unit markings are carefully researched for Maximum authenticity, marking the difference between and authentic scale model tank and a "toy" tank.

Dragon Models "1:72 Dragon Armor Collector Series" display model vehicles feature:

• Molded plastic construction (some releases include diecast metal components).
• Rotating turret, elevating cannon and accurate hull.
• Painted, fitted, non-moving tracks and detailed non-rotating wheels.
• Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
• Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
• Clear acrylic display case to protect model.