Panzer Art GB35-026 JS-3 mantlet with D-25 gun 1/35 – gun mantlet with metal barrel

Panzer Art GB35-026 is a high-quality set dedicated to modelers building the Soviet heavy tank IS-3 in the most popular 1/35 scale. This product offers a precisely reproduced gun mantlet and barrel for the historical D-25 gun, which was mounted in this legendary postwar tank. The set is an excellent addition or replacement for factory elements of plastic models from various manufacturers and allows for an increased level of detail in the finished replica.

Historical and technical information

The subject of the conversion, the IS-3 (Iosif Stalin 3), was a Soviet heavy tank introduced to Red Army units at the end of World War II, and then widely used during the Cold War both in the USSR and Eastern Bloc countries. The JS-3 was distinguished by its characteristic rounded turret and "pointed" armor, which significantly increased its resistance to enemy fire. Production began in 1945, and these tanks participated, among others, in the victory parade in Berlin and remained a symbol of Soviet armored power until the 1960s.

Panzer Art product features

• Scale: 1/35 – popular among armor modelers, providing good detail and modification possibilities.
• Material: high-quality resin (mantlet) and precisely turned metal D-25 barrel – excellent durability and details unattainable in standard plastic parts.
• The main feature is compatibility with IS-3 models from the most renowned manufacturers – a perfect option for conversion and scratchbuilding.
• Category: conversion for plastic models, professional modeling accessory.
• Set includes: resin mantlet, metal barrel, detailed assembly instructions.
• Product intended for intermediate and advanced modelers seeking maximum realism in recreating historical vehicles.
• Historical period: end of World War II, Cold War.

Recommendation and difficulty level

Panzer Art GB35-026 JS-3 mantlet with D-25 gun 1/35 is the ideal choice for modelers specializing in highly historically accurate armored weaponry models. Thanks to the metal barrel and detailed mantlet, the model attains maximum authenticity. We particularly recommend it to those experienced in working with resin. Product assembly difficulty level: 3/5.