Iconic Red Army Tank with 76.2 mm Gun

The T-34/76 was one of the most important and influential tanks of WWII. Combining sloped armour, wide tracks, a powerful diesel engine and a 76.2 mm gun, it offered an exceptional balance of protection, mobility and firepower.

Its low profile, sharply angled hull and distinctive turret created a design that shocked German forces during the opening stages of Operation Barbarossa. This model captures the classic appearance of the early T-34 family, making it an essential addition to Eastern Front collections, railway layouts and battlefield dioramas.

The Story Behind the Tank

A T-34/76 pushes along a muddy road while Soviet infantry advances on either side. Its broad tracks grip the soft ground as lighter vehicles struggle behind it.

Inside the cramped turret, the commander searches for enemy positions while also helping operate the gun. Visibility is limited, communication is difficult and the noise from the engine and tracks fills the fighting compartment.

The T-34’s crew may lack comfort, but their tank has the mobility to cross difficult terrain, the armour to survive many enemy weapons and the firepower to strike back.

Historical Background

The T-34 was developed before WWII as a replacement for the Soviet BT series of fast tanks. Its combination of sloped armour, wide tracks and a powerful V-2 diesel engine represented a major advance in tank design.

When Germany invaded the Soviet Union in June 1941, the T-34 surprised German troops. Its sloped armour could deflect many standard anti-tank rounds, while its wide tracks allowed it to operate across mud, snow and broken terrain.

Early versions carried the 76.2 mm L-11 gun, while most wartime T-34/76 tanks received the more effective F-34. Production was simplified continuously so enormous numbers could be manufactured despite factory evacuations, shortages and wartime pressure.

The T-34/76 was not without weaknesses. Early tanks suffered from poor visibility, cramped crew positions and a two-man turret that forced the commander to also serve as the gunner. Later development produced improved turrets and eventually the more heavily armed T-34-85.

Perfect for Dioramas Featuring

• Operation Barbarossa during 1941

• Eastern Front armoured battles

• Soviet infantry advancing with tank support

• Muddy roads and spring thaw conditions

• Winter offensives and snow camouflage

• Factory production and delivery scenes

• Refuelling and ammunition resupply

• Field repairs and track maintenance

• Railway loading and transport operations

• Abandoned or captured Soviet vehicles

Interesting Fact

The T-34’s sloped armour provided greater effective protection without requiring the full weight of a vertical plate of equivalent thickness. Its basic design influenced tank development around the world.

Fun Fact

The T-34 was designed to cross mud, snow and rough ground—but its cramped interior ensured the crew felt every bump along the way!

Model Features

• Classic T-34/76 medium-tank configuration

• Detailed 76.2 mm main gun

• Distinctive sloped hull armour

• Detailed turret hatches and roof fittings

• Hull-mounted machine-gun position

• Five large road wheels on each side

• Wide tracks and Christie-style suspension

• Detailed engine-deck grilles and access panels

• External tools, tow points and hull fittings

• Ideal for standalone display or diorama use

• Detailed resin scale model

• Made in Australia

Available Scales

• 1:87 – HO: Model railways and compact scenes

• 1:76 – OO: Railway layouts and military collections

• 1:72: Small-scale military displays

• 1:48: Detailed tabletop and diorama scenes

• 1:35: Large, highly detailed displays

• Custom scaling available on request

Choose Your Finish

Unpainted and CleanedSupplied in natural grey resin, cleaned and ready for final preparation, priming and painting.

Grey PrimedSupplied with an even grey primer coat, providing a clean surface ready for your chosen colours, markings and weathering.

Soviet Base ColourSupplied with a Soviet military-green base coat. Complete the tracks, tools and markings before adding mud, dust, snow and paint wear.

Painting and Weathering Ideas

Finish the tank in Soviet military green with dark steel tracks and polished wear across the raised track surfaces. Add heavy mud around the suspension, dust across the upper hull and fuel or oil staining near the engine deck.

For a winter vehicle, apply an uneven temporary whitewash with visible brush marks and patches of green showing through. Simple turret numbers, Guards insignia or a hand-painted Soviet slogan can give the model its own battlefield identity.

Please Note

T-34/76 details varied considerably between factories and production periods. This listing represents a general wartime configuration rather than one precisely documented individual vehicle.

This detailed resin model is intended for adult collectors and diorama builders. Minor preparation or assembly may be required, and small components should be handled carefully.

Figures, scenery, decals and accessories shown in promotional scenes are not included unless specifically listed in the selected product package.