Plastic Model Guides
Tamiya 1/35 Russian JS-2 Model 1944 Heavy Tank Model Kit – 25146: Build, Paint & Assembly Guide
Tamiya 1/35 Russian JS-2 Model 1944 Heavy Tank Model Kit – 25146 deserves its own article because its identity is more specific than the surrounding category. The plastic model kit record from Tamiya is evaluated here through its exact naming, variant data, image evidence and intended project or collection use.
How this release is identified
- Exact product: Tamiya 1/35 Russian JS-2 Model 1944 Heavy Tank Model Kit – 25146
- Brand or vendor: Tamiya
- Product type: Plastic Model Kit
- SKU or catalog key: TAM25146
- Scale stated in the record: 1/35
- Year appearing in the identity: 1944
- Variants reviewed: 1
- Product images indexed: 2
The recorded price at verification was $143.00 before shipping and tax. At least one variant was orderable when the record was checked.
A correct match requires more than recognizing the brand. The scale marker 1/35 is part of the exact identity and should be matched before purchase. The year 1944 belongs to the listing identity; it should not automatically be treated as the manufacturing date of the item. The item number TAM25146 provides the most efficient cross-check when another listing uses slightly different punctuation or wording.
Evidence taken from the live record
Current catalog evidence can be summarized as follows: “Tamiya 1/35 Russian JS-2 Model 1944 Heavy Tank Model Kit – 25146 is 1/35 scale Russian JS-2 Model 1944 heavy-tank plastic assembly kit.” Every additional recommendation in this guide is framed as a check or planning step when the listing itself does not confirm the answer.
Planning around the exact item
Tamiya 1/35 Russian JS-2 Model 1944 Heavy Tank Model Kit – 25146 should be planned as a sequence rather than a single purchase. Inventory the parts or sheets, review the instructions, identify surfaces that require cleanup, and decide when paint, decals or clear finish belong in the build. Item number TAM25146 keeps this plan tied to the exact product instead of a neighboring release.
Do not infer included paint, cement, batteries or tools unless the listing or package states that they are supplied. A complete shopping plan distinguishes kit contents from builder-supplied materials.
Where similar listings differ
Compatibility is often more important than brand familiarity. Styrene cement, cyanoacrylate, water-based paint, solvent paint and clear coats behave differently on different materials. Use the exact product instructions and a test piece whenever the material is not confirmed.
Record substitutions as part of the build log. That makes later repairs or a second build reproducible without misrepresenting the original package contents.
Image-by-image verification
The gallery contains 2 indexed product images. Compare label text, package shape, visible contents, finish and any small identifying marks with the delivered item. A context image can show tools or related products that are not included, so the written record and selected option still control package contents.
A disciplined final review
- Save the listing URL under TAM25146.
- Compare the product image with the expected subject or component.
- Check whether optional tools, motors, paint, batteries or accessories are separate.
- Verify the intended storage, display or installation space.
- Record any unanswered question before checkout.
Where it sits in the Muncle Mikes catalog
Plastic Model Kits & Scale Model Kits · Model Kits · Tamiya Model Kits & Paints · Plastic Model Kits
How to document it after purchase
Catalog the item under the complete title and TAM25146, then add the date received and the condition actually observed. For a project item, note where it was installed or how it was used. For a collectible, note package and display condition separately.
Retaining the exact identifiers protects the record when product titles or availability later change.
Gift considerations
As a gift, Tamiya 1/35 Russian JS-2 Model 1944 Heavy Tank Model Kit – 25146 is strongest when the recipient already uses this scale, format, subject or product family. Check for duplicates and fit-sensitive details before choosing it solely from the brand name.
Questions answered by the exact listing
What identifies this exact product?
The complete title, TAM25146, vendor Tamiya, product type Plastic Model Kit and photographed item form the identity. None should be replaced by a generic category label.
What is still unconfirmed?
Any dimension, material, accessory, compatibility claim or package component absent from the listing remains unconfirmed until the current instructions or manufacturer record supplies it.
Where should the purchase decision be finalized?
Use the live product page linked below for the current option, price and availability.
Use this record as an identity guide: it explains what is known about Tamiya 1/35 Russian JS-2 Model 1944 Heavy Tank Model Kit – 25146 and where verification still belongs. That is more reliable than treating a nearby model, size or package as interchangeable.
Review the live Tamiya 1/35 Russian JS-2 Model 1944 Heavy Tank Model Kit – 25146 listing
Verified October 15, 2026 from the exact Shopify product record. Current price, options and availability remain controlled by the live listing.
Completing the evidence trail
To close the record for Tamiya 1/35 Russian JS-2 Model 1944 Heavy Tank Model Kit – 25146, pair item number TAM25146 with the live image and the stated vendor, Tamiya. The listing classifies it as Plastic Model Kit. Those details should agree before another product is treated as an equivalent option. Any unstated dimension, material, quantity or compatibility point remains a question rather than a fact.
Keep a dated arrival image and record how the item was stored, displayed, installed or used. If the product is altered, preserve a description of the starting state and the changes made. This exact-item history supports future maintenance, collection audits and repeat purchases while keeping observations separate from the manufacturer or seller’s original claims.
