Russian USSR SU-85 (6870363)

This ready-made Artitec model reproduces a Soviet SU-85 tank destroyer in a heavily weathered forest-green finish. Subtle fading, dust, chipped edges, reddish-brown wear, and darkened running gear give the casemate, hull, tracks, and external equipment a convincingly field-used appearance. White tactical markings provide contrast against the green coating.

The fixed armored fighting compartment mounts a long 85 mm gun in the front casemate, with open roof hatches and observation fittings modeled above. Additional details include a radio antenna, front-mounted spare track links, an external tow cable, cylindrical auxiliary fuel tanks, rolled tarps, equipment bags, tools, engine-deck grilles, rear exhaust outlets, and the T-34-derived five-road-wheel suspension.

• Ready-Made 1:87 / HO scale Artitec model.
  
• Soviet SU-85 tank destroyer with a fixed armored casemate fighting compartment.
• Long D-5S 85 mm gun mounted in the sloped front superstructure.
• Open roof hatches with detailed observation and crew-access fittings.
• T-34-derived chassis with five large road wheels, detailed tracks, and weathered suspension.
• External cylindrical fuel tanks, tow cable, spare track links, tools, and field stowage.
• Forest-green finish with fading, grime, chipped edges, and rust-toned operational wear.
• White tactical markings, engine-deck grilles, radio antenna, and rear exhaust details.
• Ideal for World War II, Red Army, Eastern Front, tank-destroyer, military collection, HO-scale layout, and diorama scenes.
  

Artitec's Ready-Made models are handcrafted from high-quality resin and produced in limited runs. Each model is expertly preassembled, hand-painted, and often subtly weathered to recreate the appearance of a real vehicle in use. Because every model is finished by hand, small variations may occur, making each piece unique.

Artitec uses vacuum-cast resin to reproduce exceptionally fine, true-to-scale details that can be difficult to achieve with conventional manufacturing methods. Etched-brass parts are added where appropriate to capture delicate components and further enhance realism.

Each model is assembled, painted, and weathered by skilled specialists—a process requiring considerable time, precision, and experience. Artitec Ready-Made models are ideal for collectors seeking exceptional detail and realism without the time and effort required to build and finish a model kit.