Tamiya 21006 1/35 T-55A Desert Camouflage Scale Build  [21006]

Display-ready Tamiya 21006 1/35 T-55A in desert camouflage

The T-55A earned recognition for a compact chassis and effective armament, and this Tamiya 21006 1/35 model recreates that profile in a desert paint scheme. It is aimed at hobbyists who value scale accuracy and realistic finishes.

Operational history and variant details

Introduced in 1958, the T-55A became a key export tank because of its compact dimensions and the 100mm main gun. This particular model portrays a variant with anti-radiation equipment, illustrating common Cold War era updates. The T-55A saw action with numerous armed forces and in conflicts such as the Middle East engagements and the Gulf War.

Scale fidelity and included parts

The completed Tamiya 21006 shows meticulous surface detail, with metal tracks that give added realism and heft. The turned aluminum gun barrel provides improved scale accuracy, and the paint and markings evoke a Middle Eastern desert appearance.