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

Scale model: Trumpeter 00342 T-55 (Model 1958) 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.

Derived from the earlier T-54 family, the T-55 introduced a number of internal and external changes in the late 1950s. It was accepted for service in the summer of 1957 and entered production on 1 January 1958. The Model 1958 is noted for a redesigned turret that lacks the earlier roof ventilator dome, an increased ammunition stowage to 43 rounds, adoption of the V-55 powerplant, removal of the loader's 12.7mm DShK AA weapon, and the initial incorporation of the PAZ chemical and radiation protection features. These distinctions separate the 1958 production vehicles from earlier T-54-derived examples.

As a modelling subject, the 1958 T-55 rewards careful study of turret profiles, hull fittings and period stowage practice. Operators often modified vehicles in service, so period photos and reference books are recommended when planning paint schemes and insignia.

A solid 1:35 representation of the T-55 Model 1958 for builders seeking accuracy in external details and display presentation.