Soviet SU-152 Self-propelled Heavy Howitzer - Early, 1/72 - Trumpeter 07129

The SU-152 Self-propelled Heavy Howitzer - Early by Trumpeter, reference 07129, is a plastic model kit depicting a Soviet heavy self-propelled gun from the Second World War. Built at the 1/72 scale, it reproduces an early version of the SU-152, an armoured vehicle with a fixed superstructure.

The SU-152 was developed on the chassis of the KV-1S heavy tank and equipped with a 152 mm howitzer-cannon. Used by the Red Army during the Second World War, it combined substantial firepower with a distinctive massive silhouette. Its layout, featuring a closed fighting compartment and a gun mounted in a casemate, makes it a standout subject for a collection of Soviet armour or a diorama of the Eastern Front.

The Trumpeter 07129 kit is made of injection-moulded plastic and includes more than 50 parts. The assembled model measures 103.4 mm in length and 46 mm in width. The hull and tracks components help recreate the compact lines of the Soviet self-propelled gun at this scale.

At 1/72 scale, each dimension of the real vehicle is reduced by a factor of 72. This format is ideal for building collections of military vehicles, compact historical scenes, or dioramas highlighting Second World War armoured vehicles.

Assembly requires the usual supplies for plastic modelling: suitable glue, cutting and deburring tools, and paints for finishing. Applying a primer generally makes painting easier, while a light weathering effect can emphasize the hull volumes, the running gear details, and the track tread relief.

• Brand : Trumpeter
• Reference : 07129
• Type : build-it-yourself plastic model of a military armoured vehicle
• Subject : SU-152, Soviet heavy self-propelled gun, early version
• Scale : 1/72
• Material : injection-moulded plastic
• Number of parts : more than 50
• Length (assembled) : 103.4 mm
• Width (assembled) : 46 mm
• Period depicted : Second World War