Panzer Art GB35-018 T-34/85 Standard Mantlet with ZiS-S-53 (Zavod 183) gun 1/35 – Metal Barrel

Panzer Art GB35-018 is a high-quality upgrade set designed for 1/35 scale T-34/85 tank models, featuring a standard gun mantlet armor and a precisely reproduced metal barrel for the ZiS-S-53 gun, manufactured by Factory No. 183 (Zavod 183). This is an excellent solution for modelers wishing to accurately depict the most popular version of the Soviet medium tank from the final period of World War II and the early postwar years.

• Scale: 1/35
• Country of use: USSR (and a number of Eastern Bloc allied states after 1945)
• Material: High-quality resin + precision metal turned barrel
• Product category: Resin accessory (upgrade set) for plastic models
• Set contents: Gun mantlet, ZiS-S-53 metal barrel

Historical Background

The T-34/85 is a legendary modernization of the primary Soviet T-34 tank, introduced to mass production in 1944 on the Eastern Front during World War II. The main changes included a new three-man turret and the powerful ZiS-S-53 85mm gun, particularly effective in combat against German Panther and Tiger tanks. The Panzer Art set recreates the mantlet typical for the most widely produced variant, with chassis and turret manufactured at Factory No. 183, allowing you to build a model of the most popular postwar T-34/85 variant.

Product Application

The Panzer Art GB35-018 accessory is compatible with all 1/35 scale T-34/85 plastic models, especially Dragon, Tamiya, and Zvezda kits. The metal barrel provides the highest precision and rigidity, eliminating the warping problems common with plastic barrels. The resin components feature crisp detail, perfect fit, and convincing reproduction of operational wear.

Who do we recommend it for?

This product is especially recommended for demanding modelers and armored vehicle history enthusiasts interested in recreating vehicles from the second half of World War II and the postwar period. We rate the difficulty level at 2/5 – we recommend basic experience with resin parts. Panzer Art ensures top build quality and historical authenticity, making this set an excellent choice for both collectors and competition military modelers.