Global Top1/35 Military Miniature Series No.257
1/35 RUSSIAN MEDIUM TANK T-55A
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Length: 259 mm. Image shows painted and assembled kit.
T-55 production began in 1958, as tensions between western countries and the Soviet Union grew. It was easy to produce and featured an oblique front hull wall, a compact hull and a semi-spherical turret to limit vulnerability. The T-55 was also well armed with a 100mm main gun. In the early 60's, the T-55A with anti-radiation internal liner and anti-radiation cover on the tank commander cupola was developed. T-55 and T-55A were also license built by Czechoslovakia and Poland and some received various improved equipment resulting in many sub-types. T-55 production continued until the late 70's and equipped the armies of over 40 countries. It was used in various wars such as the Middle-East Wars and the Gulf War.
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★Tamiya presents the 1/35 scale plastic assembly kit of the Russian Medium Tank T-55A. ★The unique form of this tank has been accurately replicated. ★You can choose between several versions, with or without a DShK-M anti-aircraft machinegun, of the T-55 and T-55A. ★You will also be able to represent Polish or Czechoslovakian built versions. ★Every characteristic of the T-55A such as the engine grills and external fuel tanks has been reproduced down to the finest details. ★One tank crew chief figure and decals for 5 different markings are included.
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The unique functional form of the T-55 has been recreated referring to abundant materials. The low-profile silhouette of this tank has been accurately replicated.
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The complicated form of the well-armored turret has been perfectly replicated. Cast iron appearance also enhances realism.
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Crisply molded details such as wrinkles on protective canvas, 12.7mm anti-aircraft machinegun and commander figure enhance turret realism. Toolboxes with delicately molded latches and handles on the upper side of the hull also give a striking feel of realism.
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Engine grills have been replicated with nylon mesh. Like the actual tank, louvers are viewable through the grills. Plenty of accessories such as external fuel tanks or log are included.
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Like uppersurfaces, undersurfaces have been precisely molded to make this model even more authentic. Tracks and wheels have also been reproduced identically to the actual tank.
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Tamiya Colors required
Tamiya Color spray paints
Tamiya Colors for brush and airbrush painting
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Tools & PaintsLP-3 FLAT BLACK
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Tools & PaintsLP-5 SEMI GLOSS BLACK
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Tools & PaintsLP-11 SILVER
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Tools & PaintsLP-29 OLIVE DRAB 2
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Tools & PaintsLP-61 METALLIC GRAY
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Tools & PaintsLP-66 FLAT FLESH
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Tools & PaintsLP-73 KHAKI
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Tamiya Colors for brush and airbrush painting
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR X-10 GUN METAL
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR X-11 CHROME SILVER
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR X-18 SEMI GLOSS BLACK
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-1 FLAT BLACK
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-15 FLAT FLESH
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-49 KHAKI
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-51 KHAKI DRAB
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-56 METALLIC GREY
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-58 OLIVE GREEN
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-64 RED BROWN
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Useful tools
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Tools & PaintsFINE PIN VISE D-R (0.1-3.2mm)
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Tools & PaintsBASIC DRILL SET
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Useful finishing materials
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Tools & PaintsPANEL LINE ACCENT COLOR (BLACK)
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Tools & PaintsPANEL LINE ACCENT COLOR (BROWN)
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Tools & PaintsPANEL LINE ACCENT COLOR （DARK BROWN）
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Tools & PaintsPANEL LINE ACCENT COLOR (DARK GRAY)
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Tools & PaintsFIGURE ACCENT COLOR (PINK-BROWN)
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Recreating mud and dirt
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA WEATHERING MASTER A SET (SAND/LIGHT SAND/MUD)
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA WEATHERING MASTER C SET (ORANGE RUST/GUN METAL/SILVER)
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA WEATHERING MASTER D SET (BURNT BLUE/BURNT RED/OIL STAIN)
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA WEATHERING MASTER E SET (DRYBRUSH EFFECT YELLOW/GRAY/GREEN)
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA WEATHERING MASTER F SET (TITANIUM/ LIGHT GUN METAL/COPPER)
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA WEATHERING MASTER G SET (FOR FIGURES I)
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA WEATHERING MASTER H SET (FOR FIGURES II)
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA WEATHERING STICK (MUD)
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA WEATHERING STICK (SNOW)
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA WEATHERING STICK (SAND)
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA WEATHERING STICK (LIGHT EARTH)
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Protecting your model from dust and dirt
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