Tamiya 1/48 Military Miniature Series RUSSIAN MEDIUM TANK T-55 japan NEW

Plastic military vehicle model assembly kit

Total length = 190 mm The picture shows the kit assembled and painted

[East ’s leading tank that symbolizes the Cold War era]
In 1958 during the Cold War, the T-55 was started as an improved version of the Soviet main battle tank T-54.
The body height is kept low and productivity is high, and the hemispherical turret is equipped with a 56 caliber 100 mm gun as the main gun.
In addition, they introduced a defense system against tactical nuclear weapons.
The T-55, which was produced under license in Czechoslovakia and Poland in addition to the Soviet Union, recorded a huge production volume of about 100,000 together with the T-54 and its derivatives.
It has been deployed in many countries, including Eastern and Arab countries.
In actual battles, he has been involved in conflicts around the world, such as the Middle East War and the Gulf War.
As a representative tank on the eastern side, it fought fiercely against powerful weapons from the western nations.

【About the model】
1/48 scale plastic model assembly kit.
★ Length 190mm, width 69mm.
Modeled on a low-profile body with a hemispherical turret and a powerful 100mm gun, it is modeled with easy-to-assemble parts.
★ Realistic reproduction of the texture of the casting surface of the turret and the weld pattern of the body.
★ DShK-M anti-aircraft guns are also made into parts with delicate details.
★ Crawler tracks are connected and assembled with straight sections.
★ We prepare weights to create a feeling of weight.
★ One commander half-body statue looking forward, one decal included.

-A unique style with a hemispherical turret and a 100mm gun mounted on a low-profile hull.
Condensed the unique charm of the Soviet tank in 1/48 size, ideal for collection.

-Realistic representation of the subtle outline of the turret, as well as the rough cast skin and the texture of the mantlet cover.
Anti-aircraft guns and commander dolls create a sense of reality.

・ Crawler tracks are of a straight-line integrated type.
In addition to the sharp detail that enhances the power, it is also important that the sag at the top be finished naturally.

・ The rugged rear of the vehicle with an increased fuel tank is also impressive.
The wood used to escape from mud is also made into parts.

Information is as of March 03, 2020. Product names, prices, release dates, specifications, etc. are subject to change without notice.

(From the Tamiya website)