Global Top1/48 Military Miniature Series No.98
1/48 SCALE RUSSIAN MEDIUM TANK T-55
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Length: 190 mm. Image shows painted and assembled kit.
The T-55 was born in an era of increasing West-East Cold War tension, as an upgrade to the existing T-54. This low-profile design with hemispherical turret was extremely well suited to mass production, and even featured rudimentary protection from chemical weapons. It was also produced under license in Czechoslovakia and Poland, and when added with the T-54 its production run is said to have run to the astonishing number of 100,000 units. Warsaw Pact countries and Arab client states were among those who operated the T-55, meaning it saw significant action in the Middle East and even the Gulf War.
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★This is a 1/48 scale plastic model assembly kit. Length: 190mm, width: 69mm. ★The low form of the tank with hemispherical turret and 100mm gun is accurately captured. ★Weld lines and cast turret texture authentically recreated. ★Detailed model includes depiction of DShK-M anti-air machine gun. ★Assembly type tracks feature one-piece straight sections. ★Includes metal weights to give the model a realistically heavy feel. ★Comes with a commander torso figure and one marking option.
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★The low-profile form of the T-55 is expertly captured in compact 1/48 scale, and awaits addition to your armor collection!
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★Cast iron surface textures on the turret are accurately depicted. Figure and detailed anti-air machine gun add further depth.
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★Assembly type tracks have single piece straight sections, giving a realistic rendering of top run 'sag' in addition to super detail.
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★ Plenty of accessories are included in the kit, such as these fuel drums and an unditching log for installation on the rear.
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Tamiya Colors required
Tamiya Color spray paints
Tamiya Colors for brush and airbrush painting
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Tools & PaintsLP-1 BLACK
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Tools & PaintsLP-2 WHITE
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Tools & PaintsLP-3 FLAT BLACK
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Tools & PaintsLP-29 OLIVE DRAB 2
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Tools & PaintsLP-54 DARK IRON
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Tools & PaintsLP-61 METALLIC GRAY
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Tools & PaintsLP-65 RUBBER BLACK
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Tools & PaintsLP-66 FLAT FLESH
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Tools & PaintsLP-73 KHAKI
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Tools & PaintsLP-74 FLAT EARTH
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ITEM No.82174
Tamiya Colors for brush and airbrush painting
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR X-1 BLACK
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR X-2 WHITE
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR X-10 GUN METAL
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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-52 FLAT EARTH
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-56 METALLIC GREY
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-84 DARK IRON
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-85 RUBBER BLACK
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Useful finishing materials and tools
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Tools & PaintsFINE PIN VISE D-R (0.1-3.2mm)
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Tools & PaintsFINE PIVOT DRILL BIT 0.8mm (SHANK DIA. 1.5mm)
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA MULTIPURPOSE CEMENT (CLEAR)
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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 B SET (SNOW/SOOT/RUST)
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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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ITEM No.87087
Protecting your model from dust and dirt
Information is current as of March 3, 2020. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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