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Tuesday, August 28, 2018 - 08:37 PM UTC
Coming soon from MiniArt, a new Soviet SPG SU-122-54 Early Type
It will be the first model of a SU-122-54 ever reproduced in plastic. All hatches can be shown open or closed -although this model does not come with interior.

There are two types of idler wheels and sprockets, separated OMSh tracks, and decals for 3 models.

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A Russian student built a replica from snow and cardboard A brief introduction of the real thing: LINK / Robin
AUG 28, 2018 - 09:25 PM
What a noob, the idler is all wrong. /s Sorry, just a joke. That is some impressive model, especially considering the materials involved. Congratulations to the builder(s).
AUG 28, 2018 - 11:03 PM
What a beast! One of the most awesome looking Tank Destroyers ever made. Well done MiniArt!!!
AUG 29, 2018 - 12:11 AM
As I understand it, this vehicle was based on the T-54 chassis. Other than that, anemic information tells me that only 77 vehicles were produced.
AUG 29, 2018 - 12:37 AM
77 vehicles is a WHOLE LOT more than a sketch on the backside of a napkin like some PaperPanzers ;-) Maybe the whole tactical idea with the tank destroyer was starting to get obsolete by the time the Soviets produced those 77 vehicles. Gun tanks, some of the IS series, also had 122 mm guns so there wouldn't really be much need for, or purpose with, these tank destroyers. Looks cool though / Robin Edit: As Frank writes below: Tank destroyers with limited traverse guns work better in a defensive role. The Swedish Stridsvagn S (Strv 103) is one example of this, excellent in the defensive role, not quite so good in the offensive.
AUG 29, 2018 - 12:44 AM
That is, indeed, one evil-looking beast. What a great out-growth of the T-54 program. The German Bundeswehr was still using the Kanonenjagdpanzer with its 90mm gun well into the 70s in its original form, and as a anti-tank missile-launcher platform for years after that so it is debatable that this T-54-based tank destroyer was truly obsolete. It's more likely that the Soviets couldn't picture an application within WTO for a defensive AFV within their warfighting strategies.
AUG 29, 2018 - 11:53 AM
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