Trumpeter 05546 Soviet T-10M Heavy Tank is a high-quality plastic model kit in the popular 1:35 scale, designed for demanding modelers interested in twentieth-century military armored technology. The model depicts the Soviet T-10M heavy tank—the last variant of the legendary series of KV and IS heavy tanks, operated by the Soviet Union during the Cold War period.

The T-10M tank was adopted for service in 1957 as a modernized version of the T-10, as a result of numerous design improvements and experience gained from previous conflicts. The most important upgrades included a new long-barreled 122 mm M-62-T2 L/43 main gun with a five-chamber muzzle brake, reinforced armor (up to 250 mm at the front), replacement of secondary armament with KPWT 14.5 mm machine guns, as well as equipping it with night vision and NBC protection systems. T-10M tanks formed the backbone of Soviet armored forces until they were withdrawn from service in the 1970s. They never saw actual combat, but their deterrent role during the Cold War was invaluable.

• Model scale: 1:35
• Country of use: USSR
• Period: Cold War (1957-1970+)
• Material: high-quality plastic, photo-etched parts (3 pcs.), metal tow cable (copper), individually assembled track links (180 pieces)
• Number of parts: over 310, on 25 sprues
• Length when assembled: 269.3 mm
• Width when assembled: 100.6 mm
• Manufacturer: Trumpeter
• Category: plastic model kit

The T-10M model by Trumpeter is considered one of the most detailed and historically accurate representations of the Soviet heavy tank. The advanced shapes, abundance of photo-etched details, and faithfully recreated, individually assembled track links guarantee satisfaction and a challenge for every intermediate and advanced modeler. I rate the model at 4/5 difficulty and recommend it especially to enthusiasts of Soviet Cold War armored vehicles and heavy tank collectors. It's an excellent base for building realistic dioramas and elaborate collector's displays. The set does not include paints or glue.