Star Decals 48-B1001 T-55A Tanks 1. Cold War. Soviet (Army and Naval Infantry), Poland, Hungary, Czechoslovakia, Germany (DDR), Romania and Jugoslavia 1/48

The Star Decals 48-B1001 decal set has been specially created for modelers who wish to accurately recreate the markings and paint schemes of the legendary T-55A tank in 1/48 scale. This product is dedicated to enthusiasts of historical modeling as well as collectors of armored vehicles from the Cold War era. Carefully designed elements allow you to reproduce unique details and maintain the authenticity of the finished model.

• Scale: 1/48
• Product type: water-slide decals for armored vehicle models
• Material: high-quality thin decal film
• Manufacturer: Star Decals
• Intended use: Soviet-made T-55A tanks and their variants
• Operator countries: USSR (Army and Naval Infantry), Poland, Hungary, Czechoslovakia, Germany (DDR), Romania, Yugoslavia
• Historical period: Cold War, i.e., 1950s–1980s

Historical Description: The T-55A was one of the most widely produced and used 2nd generation tanks of the Cold War period. Designed in the Soviet Union, it became the primary armored vehicle of the armed forces of many Warsaw Pact countries and beyond. The T-55A took part in numerous conflicts—serving, for example, during the Warsaw Pact intervention in Czechoslovakia (1968) as well as in various exercises and maneuvers conducted in Central and Eastern Europe.

What does the set include? The product includes decals allowing you to create four different marking and painting schemes for the T-55A for different armies—such as for the Soviet, Polish, Hungarian, Czechoslovakian, and other operators. The set also contains clear placement instructions for the decals on the model, making the job easier even for less experienced modelers.

Difficulty level: 2/5 – ideal both for beginners and intermediate modelers. Applying the decals is simple, and the detailed instructions make the application process easy.

Recommended: This set is an excellent choice for modelers interested in armored vehicles and all enthusiasts of Cold War vehicles who want to give their models historical authenticity and a unique character.