SU-85 Tank Destroyer

Model Description:
This download contains a highly detailed model of a Soviet SU-85 tank destroyer. Documentation and references for the real vehicle were rigorously studied to make the model as geometrically accurate as possible, except in the cases where printability would have to be sacrificed (such as the fender thickness).
 
The model is designed for resin 3D printing comes natively in 20mm (1/72) scale and includes a supported version for this size. Furthermore, the files are pre-hollowed, reducing the material requirements, improving the probability of print success, and ensuring no voids are present within the geometry.
 
The file is designed to be detailed enough to hold up well at larger scales however, including the common 28mm (~1/56) scale. Larger scales will have to be manually supported at present, however a future goal of TCR designs is to include supported files for larger scales, as well as a less-detailed version designed to function on FDM (filament) printers.
 
The model at its native scale took roughly 4 hours to print on an "Anycubic Photon Mono 4K" printer and has the following dimensions:
Length - 4.46" (113mm)
Width - 1.64" (42mm)
Height - 1.18" (30mm)

Historical Description:
The SU-85 was a Soviet tank destroyer based on the T-34 chassis used during World War 2. The vehicle possessed a powerful 85mm D-5T cannon on a quick and low-profile platform. The cannon was able to knock out the German Tiger I tank at ranges up to 1 km. The vehicle entered service in 1943 with 2,650 being produced by 1944. The SU-85 would remain in service until 1950. In the later years of the war, production would be switched to the more powerful SU-100 tank destroyer, though existing SU-85s would still see action.

In Armored Advance:
In armored advance the SU-85M provides a cheaper alternative to the T-34-85 medium tank, with the added benefit of having the accurate keyword. The SU-85 being a casemate tank destroyer does limit its flexibility, however. The vehicle features moderate protection, able to stop less powerful cannons. The 85mm cannon is capable of dealing with moderately armored enemy vehicles and deals a decent amount of damage.

Contact Information:
If you face any problems with this vehicle, whether they be related to printability, integrity, or historical accuracy of the model, please contact us at [email protected]. We will do what we can to rectify any issues and improve the quality of the product for everyone.