Tamiya 1:48 Russian Medium Tank T-55

Build one of the most influential tanks of the Cold War with the Tamiya 1:48 Russian Medium Tank T-55. Introduced by the Soviet Union in the late 1950s, the T-55 became one of the most widely produced tanks in history, serving with dozens of nations across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. Renowned for its rugged reliability and simple design, the T-55 saw combat in numerous conflicts and remains an iconic armored vehicle.

Tamiya's 1:48 scale kit faithfully reproduces the T-55's distinctive low-profile silhouette with finely molded details and exceptional fit. The model features an accurately rendered turret and hull, detailed suspension components, and realistic one-piece tracks that simplify assembly while maintaining an authentic appearance. A die-cast metal lower hull provides added weight for a realistic finished model, while commander and loader figures help bring your display to life.

Whether you're expanding a Cold War collection or recreating modern conflicts, the Tamiya 1:48 Russian Medium Tank T-55 is an excellent project for modelers of all experience levels.

Key Features

• 1:48 scale plastic model kit
• Accurately depicts the Soviet T-55 medium tank
• Die-cast metal lower hull for added weight
• Detailed turret, hull, and suspension
• Realistic one-piece tracks for easy assembly
• Includes commander and loader figures
• Waterslide decals included
• Excellent fit and engineering
• Ideal for Cold War and modern conflict collections
• Cement and paint required (sold separately)

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Complete your build with our Tamiya Acrylic Paints, Vallejo Model Air Paints, and Squadron Colors Acrylic Paints to achieve an authentic finish. For assembly, browse our Plastic Cement and Glue and Modeling Tools, then add realistic dirt, rust, and wear with our Weathering Products. Looking for more military subjects? Explore our complete collection of Armor Model Kits to expand your scale modeling collection.