Tamiya 35138 Russian T-34/85 Tank (1/35) – Plastic model kit

The Tamiya 35138 Russian T-34/85 Tank in 1:35 scale is a highly detailed plastic model kit replicating one of the most crucial medium tanks of World War II. The original T-34/85 was the pride of Soviet engineering and played a decisive role in the battles against the German army in 1944–1945, including the Battle of Berlin. Its distinctive silhouette, strongly angled armor design, and powerful 85-mm gun enabled it to effectively combat the latest German vehicles such as the Panther and Tiger.

The Tamiya 35138 model represents the T-34/85 tank in its late-war production variant, used by the Soviet Red Army. These vehicles entered front-line service at the end of 1943 and continued to be used long after the war’s end, both by Soviet units and armies of Eastern Bloc countries.

• Scale: 1:35 – allows faithful and impressive reproduction of the vehicle’s details.
• Country of use: Soviet Union (USSR), as well as Eastern Bloc countries after World War II.
• Historical period: World War II, from 1944, and the post-war period (Cold War).
• Material: high-quality plastic – sprues allow easy cutting and fitting of parts.
• Extras: the kit includes decals for marking various historical Red Army units and a realistic commander figure.
• Category: Plastic model kit.
• Difficulty level: 3/5 – recommended for intermediate modelers and ambitious beginners.

The Tamiya 35138 model is distinguished by its excellent parts fit, well-thought-out detail layout, and realistically reproduced turret and hull surface, resulting in a cast armor texture effect. Numerous small details, such as on-board tools or hatches, allow for striking paintwork using professional weathering techniques.

The Tamiya 35138 Russian T-34/85 Tank (1/35) is an excellent choice for military model enthusiasts, World War II history buffs, and collectors of Soviet vehicles. The product requires no specialist tools beyond basic modeling skills and is recommended to anyone wishing to enrich their armored collection with one of the most iconic “steel heroes” of the 20th century.