There’s a vision port but no hatch
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And indeed! That’s what it was called: not just a hatch, but a hatch-plug.
Here’s what they write: “The IS-2 driver didn’t have his own hatch! He took his place through the turret hatches, in extreme cases there was a landing hatch in the bottom of the hull through which the crew would leave in combat conditions, and the driver was the first to leave.”
I’m ashamed that I didn’t know this. I definitely need to glue such a model together in the near future!
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Thanks for the info - poor old driver!
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Yes, I agree… you need to start your JS-2 … 
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Yes, here, as in the case of a cat, you can’t say: “Can I pet your cat a little more, because my wife (mother) won’t let me have one?”
I only recently came up with the idea of putting together a collection of small Soviet pre-war tanks, because I don’t really understand them either and sometimes get them confused.
This one was assembled simply and quickly as a break from large and long projects. I finished it yesterday.
I will build them in turn: large - small. There are both of these and others in stock.
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Very cool !!!
It looks so small, how many soldiers were inside ? one ? two small ones ?
Very nice base , where did you get it ?
I could use a couple for my T-54’s.
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It’s just for gnomes. Just kidding. 
This particular T-30S tank, 2-person crew, car engine and weight 5.5 tons.
I like the stands myself. I posted about them earlier on this forum.
I bought them on eBay myself. I only found them in the USA. If you find them in Europe, write here, because shipping is expensive. Only these small ones - 210 * 148mm.
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Found it:
https://www.hobbyworld-e.com/afvplinth/quickplinth.html
Found it for Aircraft, Helis, AFV’s and tanks
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Excellent! Thank you. I couldn’t find it. And it seems even cheaper.
Too bad you are not trying to make more accurate but it’s your choice so much mojo
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Great display-love the T30!
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A very interesting build, I’m looking forward to seeing the finished model. The JS-2M tanks were in the GSSD until the mid-1970s. They were stationed in the border areas, the crew only consisted of three soldiers. The driver had to take on the role of loader when he reached the position area. Here’s a picture of it. Perhaps you’d be interested in building a vehicle like this.
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Thanks !
Great photo.
That was my initial plan, a late 60’s - mid 70’s tank.
Used, battered, dirty.
Are those Jerrycans attached to the turret ?
A very good decision on your part. I will try to support you with further images. There were no canisters on the tower. They were wooden boxes. I have no idea what was stored in them.
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People write that these are tanks of the 119th Separate Heavy Tank Regiment of the State Border Guard. The regiment was under army subordination and consisted of three separate battalions and was armed with over 300 tanks. It was stationed in the GDR on the border with the FRG and occupied the defensive line on Eisenach, blocking the Fulda Corridor from the north.
Since the march takes place in peacetime and it is possible that they are going for firing practice, it could even be a box with shells. However, it could also be some spare parts and something else that might be useful on a long journey.
This photo shows the loading of the same tank in a similar situation.
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Thanks !!!
So adding some stowage to it would be accurate , right ?