MiniArt 37027 T-55 SOVIET MEDIUM TANK 1/35 – Plastic Model Kit

MiniArt 37027 T-55 SOVIET MEDIUM TANK 1/35 is an extremely detailed plastic model kit representing the Soviet T-55 medium tank, which became an icon of armored warfare during the Cold War. The set gives modelers the opportunity to recreate one of the most recognizable armored vehicles of the 20th century in 1/35 scale, providing an exceptional balance between detail and model size.

Historical and Technical Information

• Scale: 1/35
• Country of origin: USSR
• Period in use: Cold War (produced from 1958, used by many countries up to modern times)
• Conflict categories: numerous armed conflicts in the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and Europe

The T-55 was the successor to the popular T-54 and introduced a number of upgrades such as an automatic fire suppression system, improved radiation protection, and a modern powertrain. Widely used since the late 1950s, it took part in the Arab-Israeli wars, the intervention in Afghanistan, and was included in the equipment of dozens of armies around the world.

Detailed Contents of the MiniArt 37027 Model

• A total of 881 parts: 710 plastic parts, 145 photo-etched elements, 26 clear plastic parts
• 11 painting and marking variants
• Movable suspension with working torsion bars
• Individual track links
• All hatches can be modeled open or closed
• Option to assemble with deep wading and mine-clearing equipment
• Multiple assembly options: two types of fuel tanks, two types of toolboxes, two types of driver's rain guards, operational mode selection (day/night)

Materials and Extras

• High-quality plastic
• Photo-etched parts highlighting the finest details
• Clear plastic elements (headlights, periscopes)

Recommended For Whom?

This kit is ideal for intermediate and experienced modelers (difficulty level 4/5) due to its excellent quality of detail, multitude of assembly options, and numerous photo-etched parts requiring precision. It is a noteworthy set for enthusiasts of Soviet armored fighting vehicles and 20th-century military history.