Tamiya 1:35 Tiran 5

The kit proposed by Tamiya company includes a plastic model kit of Israeli main battle tank in 1:35 scale.

Israel in the wars with its neighbors, gained a significant amount of military equipment, including armored equipment. The T-55 tanks, based on the armed forces of Egypt and Syria were the largest part of them. These tanks of Soviet production, equipped with a powerful 100 mm gun, were very valuable asset to Israel, surrounded by enemies. Acquired vehicles were adapted to the owned hardware. The machine gun was replaced with an American Browning 0.3’ and 0.5 machine guns. Also, a telephone was added to allow infantry contact with the crew of the vehicle. Accoutrements also included an additional stretcher and medical equipment.

Tamiya kit allows assembly of the Israeli modification of the T-55 MBT - Tiran 5 with two crew members (commander and loader). Box includes 2 parts of the hull, 6 sprues with parts of the tank, cord, a grid on the cover of the engine, rubber tracks, and decals.

Plastic parts should be cut out of frames, fit together and glued according to the assembly instruction. You should paint the whole model using modeling paints according to the proposed paint scheme in the instruction. It is important to remember that some plastic parts require painting before gluing. In the end, it is needed to apply decals according to markings or graphics in instruction.

Paints recommended by the manufacturer for best results:

Vehicle:

• Tamiya XF-60 (hull)
• Tamiya XF-85 (wheels bandages)
• Tamiya XF-84 (tracks)
• Tamiya XF-56 (towing ropes)
• Tamiya X-10 (MG, HMG)

Crew:

• Tamiya XF-49 + XF-55 (uniform, aspect ratio 1:1)
• Tamiya XF-55 (belt)
• Tamiya XF-60 (helmet)
• Tamiya XF-15 (skin)

Set contains:

• The assembly instruction.
• Frames with plastic parts.
• Decals.
• Rubber tracks.
• Soldiers / crew figures.
• Mesh.

Kit does NOT contain paints and glue.

Here are the basic tools and materials you need:

• Pilers for cutting plastic parts.
• Modeling penknife.
• File or sandpaper.
• Cement for plastic models.
• Brush or airbrush.
• Modeling paints.

If you are not sure of any accessories or colors of paints you need for your model kit, please ask us, we will be glad to help you.