Full Product Description

Tamiya 1/35 Soviet SU-76M

Introduced in 1943, the SU-76M became one of the Red Army's most versatile armored vehicles. Built on a modified T-70 light tank chassis and armed with the reliable 76.2mm ZiS-3 gun, the SU-76M served as a mobile artillery piece, infantry support vehicle, and tank destroyer.

Its open-topped fighting compartment gave crews excellent visibility and improved communication with supporting infantry. The vehicle was widely used throughout the Eastern Front and participated in virtually every major Soviet offensive from 1943 through the fall of Berlin.

Tamiya's kit faithfully reproduces the late-production SU-76M with detailed interior components, realistic armor textures, and crew figures that bring the vehicle to life.

Kit Features

✔ Scale: 1/35

✔ Kit Number: 35348

✔ Soviet SU-76M Self-Propelled Gun

✔ Detailed Open Fighting Compartment

✔ Realistic ZiS-3 76.2mm Gun

✔ Three Crew Figures Included

✔ Link-and-Length Track System

✔ Track Assembly Jig Included

✔ Fine Surface Detail

✔ Detailed Suspension

✔ Two Marking Options

✔ Excellent Tamiya Engineering

✔ Ideal for Eastern Front Dioramas

Historical Background

The SU-76M became one of the Red Army's most important armored vehicles during World War II. Lightweight, reliable, and relatively inexpensive to manufacture, it provided Soviet forces with mobile artillery support and anti-tank capability.

Soviet crews nicknamed the vehicle "Suka" and "Columbine," while infantry appreciated its ability to accompany advancing troops and engage enemy strongpoints. More than 14,000 SU-76Ms were produced, making it one of the most numerous armored vehicles of the war.

The vehicle saw extensive service from Operation Bagration through the capture of Berlin in 1945.

Review Summary

What Modelers Like

• Outstanding fit and engineering

• Detailed fighting compartment

• Excellent crew figures

• Simple but realistic track assembly

• Crisp molding and surface detail

• Ideal for weathering

• Unique Soviet subject

Reviews from the Modeling Community

IPMS/USA praised the kit's engineering and noted that the open fighting compartment provides plenty of visible detail without becoming overly complex.

Armorama highlighted the excellent fit, realistic gun assembly, and clever track jig that simplifies construction while maintaining realism.

Missing-Lynx reviewers praised the accurate proportions and ease of assembly, describing it as one of the best SU-76M kits available.

Many builders appreciate that the kit strikes an excellent balance between detail and simplicity, making it accessible to a wide range of modelers.

Things to Consider

• Fighting compartment detail is visible and benefits from careful painting

• Open-top design makes weathering more important

• Interior ammunition can be enhanced with aftermarket accessories

• Advanced builders may wish to add photo-etch details

Working Title Models Rating

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.9/5

One of Tamiya's finest recent armor releases. Excellent engineering, a fascinating historical subject, and outstanding value make the SU-76M a must-have for Soviet armor enthusiasts.