Trumpeter 05590 Soviet JS-2M Heavy Tank Late 1/35

The plastic model kit Trumpeter 05590 Soviet JS-2M Heavy Tank Late in 1/35 scale is a high-quality proposition for model enthusiasts focusing on armored vehicles from the World War II period. This model faithfully replicates the late version of the Soviet heavy tank IS-2M (also known as JS-2M), which was one of the most advanced and versatile vehicles used by the Red Army during the final years of the war and in the post-war period.

Trumpeter 05590 has designed this kit with meticulous attention to detail, offering a highly detailed replica of the turret, hull, suspension components, and armament, including the characteristic features of the "late" version: engine covers, welded turret, and modified front hull armor. The model is dedicated to modelers who want to create a realistic miniature of this legendary piece of Soviet armored warfare.

• Scale: 1/35
• Country of use: Soviet Union
• Material: High-quality plastic, photo-etched parts included to precisely recreate details such as protective grills and small equipment elements
• Category: Plastic model kit
• Historical context: IS-2M is a modernized version of the IS-2 heavy tank, extensively used during Red Army operations in the final months of World War II and after its conclusion—particularly in Central and Eastern Europe. The IS-2M, which entered service in the late 1940s and 1950s, remained for decades a symbol of Soviet armored power during the transitional period leading up to the Cold War.
• Period of use: End of World War II, post-war period, beginning of the Cold War

The kit is intended for intermediate and advanced modelers. The model's assembly has been rated at a difficulty level of 3.5/5 – it requires precision when assembling small parts and working with photo-etched components. The included decal allows for authentic markings from the vehicle’s service period.

We recommend the Trumpeter 05590 IS-2M model to all armored history enthusiasts and fans of dioramas depicting the Eastern Front of World War II and the early Cold War era. Realistic details, included accessories, and the assurance of high quality make it one of the most interesting kits for any modeler specializing in military vehicles.