The Russian Heavy Tank JS-2 was built to overthrow the German Tiger I. Put into production in the latter half of WWII in December 1943, it had a long powerful 122mm gun and superior mobility. From August 1944 the upper part of the hatch was removed from the hull which greatly improved its survivability. The JS-2 was produced in the Chelyabinsk Kirov factory (ChKZ), and a characteristic of the tank is its one piece cast rounded front. The JS-2 showed great strength in the break through of defensive positions but also in anti-tank battles. The Russian tank JS-2 played a major part which contributed to the victory of the end of the Great War.

• 1/35 Russian Heavy Tank JS-2 Model 1944 ChKZ is a plastic assembly kit.
• Length 282mm, gun length 122mm; gun comes on a large turret. The tank's front part adds to its presence.
• Turret and hull have a realistic cast metal surface effect.
• The engine intake grill has etching parts which give a sharp finish.
• Two kinds of track are included: belt and assembly types.
• Comes with four kinds of markings for Russian, Czechoslovak and Polish tanks.

Paints recommended by Tamiya: TS-28 Olive Drab 2, X-10 Gloss Gun Metal, X-11 Gloss Chrome Silver, X-18 Semi-Gloss Black, XF-15 Flat Flesh, XF-2 Flat White, XF-24 Flat Dark Grey, XF-49 Flat Khaki, XF-56 Flat Metallic Grey, XF-64 Flat Red Brown.