RUSSTAL051 Russian T-70 Tank (1 Viewer)

[FirstLegion]

The Russian T-70 Light Tank was the 1942 replacement for the earlier T-60 variant. It was used both as an armored reconnaissance vehicle as well as for close infantry support. It was armed with a 45mm L/46 main gun and a coaxial 7.62 MG. It suffered from many of the shortcomings of other Russian tanks such as a single man turret which made coordination of multiple tanks nearly impossible as the commander had far too many responsibilities within his own vehicle. It did however play a role in the Battle of Stalingrad where its small size among the rubble allowed it a bit more freedom of movement and was relatively easily "dug-in" as a strongpoint for close infantry defense. Starting in 1943, the lighter tanks such as the T-70 were phased out and their role was taken on by the heavier T-34. They continued to see service in mobile artillery, reconnaissance, and rear echelon units moving forward.

RUSSTAL051 Russian T-70 Tank $199.95
Ships End November 2017

The Model has the following features:
- Extremely realstic sculpting and weathering
- Opening/Closing Commanders Hatch
- 3 Pieces of Removable stowage
- Fully rotating turret
- Gun Barrel Raises/Lowers
- Mixed Media Construction with superior detail

We hope you enjoy the new tank, it's been awhile since we've done a Russian one for the Stalingrad series.

Best,

Matt
First Legion

 

[braddinpa]

I actually really like the tank. It looks really good and price is nice. I am tempted to buy my first Russian tank

 

[katana]

A unique Russian Tank; much better done than the K&C iteration IMO. The K&C version comes with a figure!

 

[jazzeum]

I actually really like the tank. It looks really good and price is nice. I am tempted to buy my first Russian tank

You won't be sorry. I have the T 34 and I think it's outstanding.

 

[Dragoon]

Brad, Those are very good photos of the FL T-34. Makes me seriously want to get one of those tanks.

 

[Mark IV]

Brad,

That is one seriously nice T34 personally can wait for the two I'm expecting to get here.

Katana,

Not to ruin a FL thread do you actually have the K&C T-70? Whilst I find the figure a little over sized it isn't a bad model and fits into what it's design to fit in with that's K&C AFV and figures.

Mark

 

[katana]

Mark; all the K&C tank commander figures are over size. The Figarti and TCS figures are also oversize. Only First Legion and Kronprinze make size compatible tank commander figures for 1/30 scale armor IMO.

 

[jazzeum]

Brad, Those are very good photos of the FL T-34. Makes me seriously want to get one of those tanks.

Ken, I think you will be happy if you do.

Brad

 

[braddinpa]

And agree with you Brad. That T34 is great looking.

 

[daruss]

This is probably not something I would have done for the Stalingrad series, but I will give Matt credit for doing something a little “outside the box”.. Good looking model..

 

[katana]

The JJD BT-5 was in use at Stalingrad and is a prior iteration of the light tank concept common before WWII; which defined the concept of the MBT, as typified by the Panther, Pershing and T34-85 that replaced both light and heavy tanks post war.

 

[Mark IV]

This is probably not something I would have done for the Stalingrad series, but I will give Matt credit for doing something a little “outside the box”.. Good looking model..

T-70 went into production 1942 had a variation 70A in Mid 1943 and ceased production in October 1943 but remained in service until 1948 so most likely involved in battle for Stalingrad.

8226 built so I can see why FL have done this AFV for the Stalingrad series

Mark

 

[fmethorst]

Soviet AFV production for those who are interested.

 

[daruss]

T-70 went into production 1942 had a variation 70A in Mid 1943 and ceased production in October 1943 but remained in service until 1948 so most likely involved in battle for Stalingrad.

8226 built so I can see why FL have done this AFV for the Stalingrad series

Mark

I never said it wasn't it the battle of Stalingrad.. The point i was making the AFV is just typically wouldn't be something a miniature company would produce.

 

[jazzeum]

I came across this photo and shows relative sizes of the T 70 vs other Russian tanks.

 

[Phantom Warrior]

I never said it wasn't it the battle of Stalingrad.. The point i was making the AFV is just typically wouldn't be something a miniature company would produce.

It makes sense that FL made a T-70 given that Stalingrad is a feature series for them. And there were quite a few T-70 at Stalingrad - from memory 60 or 70 spread among 5 or 6 tank units. They were common in the first 2 years of Barbarossa with more than 8000 produced.

Even K&C produced a T-70 recently..

And yes they were small. They had a crew of only two.

Terry

 

[Phantom Warrior]

The JJD BT-5 was in use at Stalingrad and is a prior iteration of the light tank concept common before WWII; which defined the concept of the MBT, as typified by the Panther, Pershing and T34-85 that replaced both light and heavy tanks post war.

I don't think the BT-5 was at Stalingrad. By late 1942 there were almost no BT-5 in front line service. The tank strength at Stalingrad in August 1942 shows a few T-26, some T-60, about 40 KV-1 with the bulk of the tank strength being T-70 and T-34.

Terry

 

[daruss]

Interestily enough, some of statistics don’t have a breakdown of armour etc., that was in Stalingrad proper and opposed to what was in the outskirts of the city.. I’m inclined to think most was on the outskirts as armour didn’t do to well in the city ..

I don't think the BT-5 was at Stalingrad. By late 1942 there were almost no BT-5 in front line service. The tank strength at Stalingrad in August 1942 shows a few T-26, some T-60, about 40 KV-1 with the bulk of the tank strength being T-70 and T-34.

Terry

 

[sammy719]

Got to admit I'm loving that the last few vehicles from First Legion are coming in at a lower retail, the 2nd version Tiger, now the new Russian tank for under 200.00!!!! great quality at a reasonable price, great work First Legion!!!