Tamiya 35318 Finnish Army Assault Gun BT-42 in 1/35 scale is a plastic assembly model that perfectly replicates the unique self-propelled gun constructed by the Finnish Army on the basis of captured Soviet BT-7 tanks. This high-quality model kit was released in 2011 by the renowned Japanese company Tamiya and will impress every historical modeling enthusiast as well as World War II fans.

• Scale: 1/35
• User Country: Finland
• Period of Use: World War II, postwar years (1943-1951)
• Product Category: Plastic assembly model
• Material: high-quality plastic, photo-etched parts, tow cable, waterslide decal sheet
• Manufacturer: Tamiya
• Finished model dimensions: 300 mm length x 210 mm width x 70 mm height
• Model weight: approx. 460 g

Historical Background – BT-42 in the Finnish Army

The BT-42 self-propelled assault gun was developed in 1942 based on the Soviet BT-7 light tank, captured during the Winter War. It was quickly adapted by the Finnish forces and equipped with a 114 mm British-made howitzer. The BT-42 was used by Finnish troops mainly during the Continuation War (1943-1944) against the Red Army. Its distinctive silhouette, original armor, and unusual armament made it one of the most recognizable vehicles of the Finnish armored forces of the era. After the war, these vehicles remained in service until 1951.

Features of the Tamiya 35318 Kit

• Precisely reproduced hull and turret details, faithfully representing the original
• Included photo-etched parts allow for accurate replication of technical details
• Tow cable and decals for various historical Finnish Army variants
• Clear assembly instructions and painting schemes for several units using the BT-42 between 1943 and 1951

Who do we recommend it for?

This product is recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers who value historical accuracy and wish to enrich their collection with an uncommon armored vehicle from the Finnish theater of war. The model is not the easiest to build due to the presence of photo-etched parts and detailed components – we rate the difficulty at 4/5.

If you are interested in Scandinavian wartime history or wish to build a diorama from the Continuation War, this model will be perfect. Choose the Tamiya 35318 Finnish Army Assault Gun BT-42 and take your modeling skills to the next level!