![]() The later production 1943 version of the T-34/76 came with a large welded turret.Soviet crews nicknamed the cramped T-34/76 the ‘stuffed bun’ and this variant turret saw the welcome addition of an all-round commander’s vision cupola. The 1942 pattern replaced the large single hatch with two smaller hatches which were nicknamed “Mickey Mouse” hatches due to the appearance they gave when both were open.It is this variant of the T-34/76 that caused such consternation amongst the Germans as its sloped armour meant many anti-tank projectiles bounced off or failed to penetrate the thicker armour. The 1941 pattern (shown above) has what is probably the most recognisable T-34 turret with its heavily sloped sides and large forward opening tank commanders hatch.This kit allows you the option of assembling the tank as either the 1941, 1942, or 1943 pattern T-34/76 – each with their distinctive turret shapes. The T-34 is arguably the most important tank of all time – not only was it the most produced tank of WWII with over 84,000 made, it was also one the longest serving – still being in active service in the 90s during the Yugoslavian War. Now available in the Warlord webstore – the plastic T34/76 Medium Tank Platoon – containing three plastic T34/76 kits – each of which has three different turret options – AND an Soviet Infantry sprue included to create Tank Riders! Reinforcements are here and the fascist invaders will be pushed from our glorious Soviet soil!
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