Trumpeter 05522 Soviet T-64BV Mod.1985 (1/35) – plastic tank model kit

The Trumpeter 05522 Soviet T-64BV Mod.1985 model in the popular 1/35 scale is an exceptionally faithfully reproduced self-assembly kit, depicting one of the most advanced tanks used by the Soviet Union during the Cold War era. The T-64BV Mod.1985 was widely used by the Soviet army and satellite states, featuring modern ERA reactive armor and upgrades that significantly enhanced its combat value on the battlefields of the 1980s and 1990s.

Model Specification

• Scale: 1/35
• Assembled model length: approximately 27 cm
• Material: high-quality polystyrene plastic
• Additions: detailed photo-etched parts, segmented plastic tracks
• Difficulty level: 4/5 – recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers
• Category: plastic scale model kit
• Country of use: USSR (Soviet Union), Ukraine, other former Eastern Bloc countries
• Period of use: Cold War, Ukrainian conflict (contemporary)

Historical Description

The T-64BV Mod.1985 is a modernized version, armed with revolutionary Kontakt-1 reactive armor and equipped with new optics and defense systems. It was widely used by the Soviet Army from the mid-1980s and later in armed conflicts across Eastern Europe and Central Asia. The T-64BV went down in history as one of the first tanks with mass-produced reactive armor elements, making it exceptionally resistant to enemy shaped-charge munitions.

Kit Contents and Recommendations

• Highly detailed turret, hull, and tracks
• Photo-etched detail parts
• Clear assembly instructions
• No glue or paints included – must be purchased separately

Who is it recommended for?

The Trumpeter 05522 Soviet T-64BV Mod.1985 (1/35) model is especially recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers looking to expand their collection with an iconic Cold War era tank. Not only will it help develop modeling skills, but it also enables building a diorama relating to conflicts from the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Owing to the high level of complexity and wealth of details, it will provide hours of satisfying work and be a highlight of any collection.