T-55 Model 1958 1/35 Scale Plastic Kit Trumpeter 00342  [TP00342]

Overview: Trumpeter 00342 T-55 Model 1958 at 1/35

This is a 1/35 scale plastic model kit representing the Soviet T-55 Model 1958, intended as a display-oriented armour subject within a 1:35 military modelling context.

The T-55 evolved from the T-54 family and incorporated notable internal and external updates in the late 1950s. Accepted into service in summer 1957 and moving to production on 1 January 1958, the Model 1958 introduced a turret without the earlier roof ventilator dome, raised onboard ammunition to 43 rounds, adopted the V-55 engine, removed the loader's 12.7mm DShK AA machine gun, and began incorporating the PAZ chemical/radiation protection system. These items define the 1958 production variant compared with prior T-54 types.

For modellers, the 1958 T-55 provides a clear subject for researching turret contours, hull attachments and period stowage. Because operators customised vehicles, refer to contemporary photos and technical sources when choosing paint schemes and insignia.

A reliable 1:35 depiction of the T-55 Model 1958 for builders focused on accurate external detailing and display-standard finishes.