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

T-55 Model 1958 by Trumpeter 00342 — 1/35 scale

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 developed from the T-54 family and received notable updates in the late 1950s. Accepted for service in summer 1957 and entering production on 1 January 1958, the Model 1958 featured a revised turret profile that omitted the earlier roof ventilator dome, an increased onboard ammunition capacity to 43 rounds, adoption of the V-55 engine, removal of the loader's 12.7mm DShK AA machine gun, and the early implementation of the PAZ chemical and radiation protection system. These changes characterise the 1958 production variant compared with previous T-54-based models.

For display modelling the 1958 T-55 provides a focused subject; accurate turret contours, hull attachments and period stowage require good reference material. Marking options span several operators, so consult period imagery and specialist publications when selecting paint and insignia.

An accurate 1:35 interpretation of the T-55 Model 1958, well suited to builders concentrating on correct external features and museum-style display finishes.