Eduard TP043 T-55A grill and armoured plates 1/35 Tamiya – Photo-Etched Set

Eduard TP043 T-55A grill and armoured plates is a high-quality set of photo-etched parts designed specifically for Tamiya’s renowned 1/35 scale T-55A tank model. This is a perfect upgrade for modelers who want to significantly boost the realism and detailing of their model.

Technical Information

• Scale: 1/35
• Dedicated to: Tamiya T-55A model
• Manufacturer: Eduard
• Material: thin photo-etched metal sheet
• Contents: engine grill and armoured plates
• Category: detail-up set for plastic scale models

Historical Background – T-55A Tank

The T-55A is an improved version of the Soviet T-55 main battle tank, which has been widely used from the late 1950s to the present day in many countries worldwide. The T-55A was standard equipment for the USSR armed forces and was also used by Warsaw Pact countries, as well as in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. It saw action during the 1956 Hungarian intervention, the 1968 Czechoslovakia invasion, the Six-Day War, the Yom Kippur War, and many other Cold War and post-Cold War conflicts.

Eduard TP043 Set Features

• The photo-etched sheet provides a level of detail unattainable with traditional plastic parts.
• The set includes details to enhance the engine grill and additional hull armour typical for the T-55A variant.
• The product allows you to replicate even the smallest details of the original vehicle’s armament and protective elements.
• All parts fit precisely to the Tamiya 1:35 scale model.

Who is it recommended for?

Eduard TP043 is ideal for intermediate and advanced modelers seeking a standout level of realism. The recommended difficulty level for assembling the PE parts is 3/5, due to the necessity of using cutting tools and cyanoacrylate adhesives. Basic skills in bending and assembling small parts are required.

Summary

If you want to take your Tamiya T-55A model to the next level, the Eduard TP043 grill and armoured plates set is an invaluable addition to every armour modeling enthusiast’s collection!