{"product_id":"38796-pst-72041-rocket-launcher-m-13-us6-172","title":"PST 72041 Rocket Launcher M-13 (US6) 1\/72","description":"\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003ePST 72041 Rocket Launcher M-13 (US6) 1\/72 – Plastic Model Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The \u003cstrong\u003ePST 72041 Rocket Launcher M-13 (US6) in 1\/72 scale\u003c\/strong\u003e is a faithful miniature of one of the most recognizable Soviet rocket launchers of World War II, popularly known as the \u003cstrong\u003eKatyusha\u003c\/strong\u003e. The model represents the version mounted on the American \u003cstrong\u003eStudebaker US6\u003c\/strong\u003e chassis— a truck widely supplied to the USSR under Lend-Lease.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel scale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/72 – allows for capturing details while maintaining compact size, ideal for war dioramas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUser country:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soviet Union\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod of use:\u003c\/strong\u003e World War II (mainly 1943–1945); Katyusha launchers on the US6 chassis were used until the end of the conflict, and in some armies even after 1945.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e high-quality plastic; the product does not contain any metal or resin parts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e plastic model kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eHistorical Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The M-13 \"Katyusha\" rocket launcher revolutionized artillery support on the battlefield, enabling the Red Army to conduct rapid and massive saturation fire. The Studebaker US6 chassis version was especially valued for the durability of the American trucks and their ease of transport. Katyushas helped break through German lines and struck fear into the enemy, who called them \"Stalin's organs\" (German: Stalinorgel) due to the distinctive sound of rocket salvos.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eModel Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe kit is designed for intermediate and advanced modelers (difficulty level: 3\/5).\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIncludes detailed components for the M-13 launcher and Studebaker US6 chassis. Glue and paints are not included—these must be purchased separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAn excellent choice for fans of Soviet military vehicles as well as collectors of Allied equipment from the World War II era.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    This model is recommended for hobbyists interested in military technology and the reconstruction of historical Eastern Front scenes. Thanks to its scale and quality of execution, the PST 72041 Rocket Launcher M-13 (US6) fits perfectly in both collections and larger diorama projects.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"PST","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54722369421646,"sku":"PST72041","price":10.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/303cb4c17fece5c39c740f692559683f.jpg?v=1755536669","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.com\/products\/38796-pst-72041-rocket-launcher-m-13-us6-172","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}