Estimated price: $86.99 – check for current deal

🟢 Buy now through our partner: Click here to shop on modelcars

*This is an affiliate link. If you make a purchase, CreaWell may earn a small commission — at no extra cost to you.

Features & Highlights

• Scale 1:35 assembly kit of the Finnish Army’s BT-42 assault gun. 
• The unusual vehicle used a captured Soviet BT-7 chassis combined with a British 4.5-inch (114 mm) howitzer in a newly designed turret — only 18 were built. 
• Highly detailed: includes shortened front fenders, storage boxes, jacks, realistic tracks based on the BT-7 Model 1937 and photo-etched parts for engine grilles and mantlet plates. 
• Driver figure included, and crew hatches may be depicted open or closed. Multiple marking options (three types) provided. 
• Dimensions when built: Approx length 157 mm, width 67 mm. 

Build Tips & Modelling Advice

This kit is well suited for modellers with some experience. Suggested workflow:

• Clean mould lines and check fit on hull and turret halves before gluing.
• Paint the under-hull and suspension components separately for ease of access.
• The kit tracks are pre-moulded sections — consider slight sag or add sagging realism if desired.
• Use a fine wash or filter around rivets and panel lines to emphasize detail, then add weathering (dust, chipped paint) for authenticity.
• If you plan display with open hatches, paint and mount the driver figure before fitting the turret ring.

Why Choose This Kit?

If you’re looking for a more unusual subject in WWII armour modelling, the BT-42 stands out. Its hybrid design and Finnish service history add interest to your collection. Tamiya’s reputation for mould quality and detail means this kit delivers both accuracy and buildability.

This 1/35 scale plastic figure set represents Finnish Army assault troops from WWII.

Explore our modelcars products

YouTube Preview👇