Tamiya Russian Medium Tank T-55 – Model Kit 1:48 Tamiya Russian Medium Tank T-55 – Model Kit 1:48 Tamiya Russian Medium Tank T-55 – Model Kit 1:48 Tamiya Russian Medium Tank T-55 – Model Kit 1:48 Tamiya Russian Medium Tank T-55 – Model Kit 1:48

Tamiya Russian Medium Tank T-55 – Model Kit 1:48

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Tamiya
Manufacturer No.
32598
Scale
1:48
Product Code
KS-10645
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Cold War tension was rising when the T-55 appeared as an upgrade of the T-54, with a low hull, a hemispherical turret and basic protection against chemical weapons. Built in the Soviet Union and under licence in Poland and Czechoslovakia, the T-54/55 family is said to have reached some 100,000 vehicles. Warsaw Pact armies and Arab states used it, so it fought in the Middle East and in the Gulf War.

  • Tamiya 32598, Military Miniature Series No.98, 1:48
  • Length 190 mm, metal weights in the hull
  • DShK-M machine gun, fuel drums, unditching log
  • Commander torso figure, one marking option

Plastic kit to build and paint; neither cement nor colours are included.

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Black X-1 36107
White X-2 36104
Gun Metal X-10
Flat Black XF-1 36108
Flat Flesh XF-15
Khaki XF-49
Flat Earth XF-52
Metallic Grey XF-56
Dark Iron XF-84
Rubber Black XF-85

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AK Interactive Extra Thin Cement 40 ml – Plastic Cement
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AK Interactive Extra Thin Cement 40 ml – Plastic Cement

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Tamiya Sharp Pointed Side Cutter for Plastic – Side Cutter
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Tamiya Sharp Pointed Side Cutter for Plastic – Side Cutter

74035

Cleanly removing parts from the sprue is the first step of every build and has a direct effect on ho..

Tamiya Modeler's Knife – Modelling Knife
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Tamiya Modeler's Knife – Modelling Knife

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A sharp hobby knife is indispensable for trimming sprue remnants, removing mould seams and cutting d..

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