Hobby Master 1:72 Ground Power Series HG3309
Morozov T-55 Diecast Model
East German Army |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Morozov T-55 | | 5" | | 2" |
During the 1970s and early 1980s the East German NVA (National People's Army) had approximately 2,500 T-54 and T-55 tanks in their front line service. In 1978 the new and improved T-72 tank began to arrive so between 1984 and 1989 in an effort to extend the life of the T-55 an upgrade program was started. It consisted of additional armor and new fire control systems. During the Cold War East Germany maintained two Panzer Divisions. Each Panzer Division consisted of 3 regiments and each regiment consisted of 3 battalions. Each battalion was equipped with 7 T-55s. This meant each Regiment was equipped with 21 T-55s. This was similar to the Soviet setup.
Designed as a descendant of the Soviet Union's famous T-34 medium tank, the T-55 series of main battle tanks first entered service in 1959. This tank has a fully tracked, five-road-wheeled chassis with no space between the first and second road wheels and no return rollers. It combines a high-velocity gun, a highly mobile chassis, a low silhouette and exceptional long-range endurance. It can ford depths of 1.4 meters without preparation and 5.5 meters with snorkel equipment. Used by some 47 other nations on both sides of the Iron Curtain, the T-55 saw use with Soviet and Warsaw Pact forces. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Hobby Master's 1:72 scale T-55 is constructed with an intelligent mix of diecast metal and plastic, which gives this model maximum scale replication. One of the highlights of this T-55 is an extraordinarily detailed turret, which is constructed of diecast metal combined with plastic components such as the separately-applied commander and gunner's hatches with scale rivets and hinges, the floodlights and the DShk 108mm heavy machine gun. The mantlet has a simulated canvas cover and the cannon is made of solid diecast metal. The hull is constructed of plastic, with separately-applied equipment storage boxes, tow cables and spare track. The lever arms of the torsion bar suspension can be seen on the model's underside.
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The Hobby Master "1:72 Ground Power Series" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military vehicles.
Hobby Master "1:72 Ground Power Series" diecast vehicles feature:
- Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Rotating turret, elevating cannon and accurate hull.
- Painted, fitted, non-moving tracks on detailed non-rotating wheels.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Clear acrylic display case to protect model.
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