Osprey Modelling 9 : Modelling the IS Heavy Tank

The IS (Iosef Stalin) heavy tanks were some of the most widely used AFVs produced by the USSR. First entering combat in 1944, the IS-2 went head-to-head with German tanks such as the Panther, Tiger and King Tiger, and post war IS-2s and IS-3s were exported to China, Cuba and North Korea. This book is packed with easy to follow super-detailing and finishing instructions for building the IS-2, IS-3, and IS-3M variants, as well as for the prototype ISU-152, and features kits from manufacturers such as Dragon, Tamiya, and Fujimi. Advanced scratch-building techniques and working with photo-etched and other after-market accessories in 1/35 and 1/76 scales are covered, making this highly accessible book a welcome addition to any modeller's library. Text by Nicola Cortese.

Contents

• Introduction
• Modelling the Iosef Stalin Tank
• Building the ISU-152 in 1/35
• Building the IS-2 in 1/35
• Building the IS-3M in 1/35
• Building the IS-3 in 1/35
• Building the ISU-152 SP Gun in 1/35
• Building the IS-2 in 1/76
• Further Reading and Research
• Kit Availability
• Index
• Colour Reference Chart