Soviet 2S3 152mm Self-Propeller Howitzer, 1/35 - Trumpeter 05567

The reference Trumpeter 05567 reproduces the 2S3 Akatsiya, a Soviet 152 mm self-propelled howitzer, in a late production version at the 1/35 scale. This plastic kit to be assembled is aimed at enthusiasts of modern military vehicles and Soviet self-propelled artillery.

The 2S3, also known as Akatsiya, is a tracked artillery vehicle developed in the Soviet Union in the late 1960s and produced from 1971. Its silhouette is characterized by a tracked armored hull and a turret mounted toward the rear, carrying its 152 mm howitzer.

At the 1/35 scale, this model enables an accurate representation of the characteristic volumes of a self-propelled artillery vehicle: running gear, hull, turret, and main armament. The box includes plastic parts, photo-etched elements, and a decal sheet.

Careful preparation of the parts, gluing, and painting will bring out the vehicle’s details. Applying a primer, followed by progressive base painting and suitable weathering, is especially interesting for highlighting the relief details of the running gear and the operational look of a tracked military vehicle.

• Brand : Trumpeter
• Reference : 05567
• Type : plastic model kit to be assembled
• Subject : Soviet 152 mm 2S3 Akatsiya self-propelled howitzer, late production version
• Scale : 1/35
• Category : military vehicle / self-propelled artillery
• Included items : plastic parts, photo-etching, and decals

Assembly and finishing will require plastic model glue, paints, a primer, fine abrasive paper, and precision cutting tools.