{"product_id":"t-60-early-series-w-interior-1-35-model-kit-by-miniart","title":"T-60 Early Series w\/ Interior 1:35 Model Kit by MiniArt","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1:35 scale plastic model kit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAccurately represents the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoviet T-60 Early Series light tank\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e used extensively by the Red Army during the Second World War\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighly detailed full interior allowing the modeller to display the fighting compartment, driver’s area, and engine compartment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed turret interior with realistic gun breech, crew equipment, and ammunition storage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFully detailed driver's compartment with controls and internal fittings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAccurately reproduced \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGAZ-202 engine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with detailed mechanical components\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinely detailed hull with realistic armour texture, weld lines, and surface features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed suspension system with accurately reproduced running gear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndividual track links included for realistic track sag and positioning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll hatches can be assembled in open or closed positions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes photo-etched parts for enhanced scale realism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClear parts included where required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull ammunition load included for interior display\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWaterslide decal sheet featuring \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12 authentic marking options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrecision-moulded plastic parts using advanced multi-directional slide mould technology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for Eastern Front collections, Soviet WWII armour displays, or detailed diorama projects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e MiniArt\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScale:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1:35\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubject:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Soviet T-60 Early Series Light Tank with Interior\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Injection-moulded plastic\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSkill Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Suitable for intermediate to advanced modellers\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaint \u0026amp; Glue Required:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes (sold separately)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Age:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 14+\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 482\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlastic Parts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 402\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhoto-Etched Parts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 78\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClear Parts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInterior:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full interior included\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrack Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Individual track links\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecal Options:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 12\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBox Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 385mm x 240mm x 70mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlastic sprues\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFully detailed T-60 hull and turret components\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplete turret interior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed driver's compartment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed engine compartment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGAZ-202 engine assembly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull ammunition storage and internal fittings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndividual track links\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClear parts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhoto-etched detail parts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWaterslide decal sheet with 12 Soviet marking options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull-colour illustrated assembly instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistory of the Original Vehicle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoviet T-60 light tank\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was one of the most important light armoured vehicles produced by the Soviet Union during the early years of the Second World War. Designed as a replacement for the ageing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eT-38 amphibious reconnaissance tank\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the T-60 was developed as a simple, lightweight, and easily produced armoured vehicle capable of supporting infantry formations and performing reconnaissance duties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe T-60 originated from the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eT-30 prototype\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, developed at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFactory No. 37 in Moscow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e during 1941. With the Soviet Union facing enormous losses of equipment following the German invasion during \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOperation Barbarossa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, there was an urgent requirement for a tank that could be produced quickly using available industrial resources. The resulting T-60 entered production in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1941\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and became one of the Soviet Union's most numerous light tanks of the early war period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike earlier Soviet light tanks, the T-60 featured improved armour protection and a more conventional layout. It used a welded hull with a small turret mounted towards the rear of the vehicle. Although compact, the tank offered improved survivability compared with previous designs and could be manufactured by factories that lacked experience producing larger armoured vehicles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe T-60 was armed with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20mm TNSh autocannon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a tank-mounted version of the aircraft ShVAK cannon, along with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7.62mm DT machine gun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. While effective against infantry, lightly armoured vehicles, and field positions, the 20mm weapon was increasingly inadequate against newer German tanks as the war progressed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePowered by the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGAZ-202 six-cylinder petrol engine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the T-60 was capable of reaching speeds of around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e44 km\/h\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its compact size and relatively low weight allowed it to operate effectively in difficult terrain, including muddy conditions and snow-covered landscapes common on the Eastern Front. However, its limited armour and weak armament meant it was often vulnerable when facing German armoured formations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tank saw extensive service during some of the most critical battles of the Eastern Front, including the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBattle of Moscow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where large numbers of T-60s helped support Soviet defensive operations. It was also used during the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSiege of Leningrad\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where its small size proved useful in urban combat and defensive operations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs the war progressed, the T-60 was gradually replaced by the improved \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eT-70 light tank\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which offered better firepower and protection. However, production continued until 1942, with more than \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6,000 examples\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e built. Many surviving vehicles were converted into specialised platforms, including command vehicles and armoured recovery variants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGerman forces captured several T-60 tanks during combat and placed some into service under the designation \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePanzerkampfwagen T-60 743(r)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. These captured vehicles were mainly used for training, reconnaissance, or secondary duties due to their limited combat effectiveness against later Allied and Soviet armoured vehicles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough overshadowed by famous Soviet tanks such as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eT-34\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the T-60 played an important role during the desperate early years of the war. Its simple design, ease of production, and ability to fill essential battlefield roles helped the Soviet Union maintain armoured capability during one of the most challenging periods of the conflict.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, the T-60 remains an interesting subject for modellers and historians due to its unique appearance, extensive wartime service, and its place in the development of Soviet armoured warfare.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Snapshot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Soviet Union\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst Prototype:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1941\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEntered Service:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1941\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRole:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Light Tank \/ Infantry Support Tank\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Factory No. 37, GAZ, and other Soviet facilities\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrew:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEngine:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e One GAZ-202 six-cylinder petrol engine\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrimary Armament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 20mm TNSh autocannon\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecondary Armament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 7.62mm DT machine gun\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum Speed:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 44 km\/h (27 mph)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRange:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 450 km\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an unassembled plastic model kit. 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