Trumpeter 00340 RUSSIAN T-54A Model 1951 (1/35)

Trumpeter 00340 RUSSIAN T-54A Model 1951 (1/35) is a high-quality plastic model kit representing one of the most recognizable and groundbreaking post-war tanks – the Soviet T-54A from 1951. This model is intended for modellers who want to build a highly detailed miniature of the vehicle that became an icon of the Cold War and a symbol of Soviet power.

Scale, Materials, and Extras

• Scale: 1/35
• Material: high-quality plastic
• The kit does not include glue or paints – this set is dedicated to advanced modellers who select their own modelling chemicals
• Detailed parts recreate realistic armor texture, turret details, armament, and running gear
• Option to assemble movable tracks from plastic links

Historical Overview

The T-54A (1951 version) was among the most important tanks of the post-war world. Developed in the USSR, it represented one of the first modern main battle tanks of the second half of the 20th century, introducing many innovations – including a gun stabilizer, rangefinder, and NBC protection system. It was widely used by the Soviet Army and numerous Warsaw Pact forces, and was also exported to countries in the Middle East, Asia, and Africa. The T-54A participated in the Hungarian intervention in 1956 and in Middle Eastern conflicts, including the Six-Day War. This vehicle's period of active service covers the Cold War, with production of the A variant starting in the early 1950s.

Category and Target Group

• Category: Plastic model kit
• Recommended for military enthusiasts, 20th-century history buffs, and those specializing in armored vehicles of Eastern Bloc countries
• For intermediate and advanced modellers due to the high number of details and requirement for own modelling supplies
• Build difficulty: 3/5

Why choose this model?

Trumpeter 00340 RUSSIAN T-54A Model 1951 (1/35) stands out with its high precision, wealth of details, and the ability to create an impressive Cold War diorama. This 1/35 scale model is perfect both for individual projects and as part of a larger collection of military vehicles. It allows you to gain practical modelling skills, develop historical knowledge, and satisfy even the most demanding fans of armored vehicles from the era when the world was divided by the Iron Curtain.