Rossagraph Model Detail Photo Monograph No. 06 - IS-2 / IS-2m PL

Rossagraph Model Detail Photo Monograph No. 06 - IS-2 / IS-2m PL/EN is a unique publication dedicated to enthusiasts of military modeling and the history of 20th-century armored warfare. The book by Tomasz Modzelewski is the sixth title in the renowned Rossagraph series, which has gained recognition among modelers and military historians for its extremely detailed descriptions based on authentic photographs and plans of vehicles.

The IS-2 and IS-2m monograph provides a detailed presentation of the Soviet heavy tanks from World War II and the early postwar years, shown in 1:1 scale in relation to the original. Modelers will find invaluable sources of inspiration and information, allowing them to accurately recreate models of this tank family in popular scales such as 1/35 and 1/72. The publication features 48 pages richly illustrated with detail photographs and archival images of vehicles, making it an indispensable aid for both experienced modelers and beginner enthusiasts of historical reconstruction.

• Period of use: World War II and the postwar era (years 1944–50s)
• Country of use: Soviet Union and Warsaw Pact countries
• Historical description: The IS-2 (Iosif Stalin) is a legendary heavy tank of the Red Army, used among others during the battles on the Eastern front, in the Berlin offensive, and in numerous armored offensives in the final phase of World War II. The improved IS-2m version became the standard in Soviet armored forces until the 1950s.
• Product category: Modeling literature – monograph, photo monograph, modeling guide
• Format and language: Softcover book, 48 pages, Polish-English
• Scope of content: Detailed exterior and interior photographs, detail drawings, comparison of IS-2 and IS-2m versions, presentation of unique elements and design modifications

The publication Rossagraph Model Detail Photo Monograph No. 06 is an invaluable source for every modeler interested in building the IS-2/IS-2m tank in any scale. Thanks to its clear format, numerous photos, and detailed construction descriptions, the monograph helps to avoid the most common mistakes and increases the level of realism of any model. The level of difficulty for using this publication is rated at 2/5 – suitable for both beginners and advanced modelers.

Highly recommended for everyone who wants to faithfully reproduce the details of Soviet heavy tanks IS-2 and IS-2m, especially in 1/35 and 1/72 scale, as well as for collectors of military literature.