The T34/85 was built with the aim of overpowering the new and improved German Tiger and Panther tanks which the Russian forces were encountering. It was given a powerful 85mm main gun and a 3-man turret enclosed by cast-iron heavy armour, while the hull featured sloped armour. Nonetheless, it was a relatively lightweight vehicle and, thanks to the power supplied by the 500hp V-12 diesel engine, was very manoeuvrable. Around 29,000 were produced between late 1943 and June 1945, and together with its predecessor the T34/76 it provided the impetus for the Russian advance on Berlin.

• 1/35 scale plastic model assembly kit. Length: 235mm, width: 88mm
• The T34/85 form with sloped hull armour is faithfully recreated, including renderings of the rough cast-iron finish characteristic of Soviet tanks. Weld joints are also accurately recreated
• Features moveable long-barrelled 85mm main gun
• Gunner's rail on hull and other details are depicted using separate parts
• Belt-type parts give an accurate and fuss-free recreation of the tracks
• Includes accessory parts such as fuel cans and spare track links
• Commander and gunner hatches are openable
• Comes with marking options to recreate 4 WWII tanks and one in the Korean War: Option 1: April 1945, Berlin (No.204); Option 2: Jan. 1945, Eastern Prussia (No.236); Option 3: July 1944, Minsk (No.145); Option 4: April 1945, Berlin (No.341); Option 5: 1950, Korea (No.321)

Paints recommended by Tamiya: X-10 Gloss Gun Metal, X-11 Gloss Chrome Silver, XF-1 Flat Black, XF-2 Flat White, XF-56 Flat Metallic Grey, XF-61 Flat Dark Green.