{"product_id":"7913-trumpeter-07284-t-55-with-btu-55-172","title":"Trumpeter 07284 T-55 with BTU-55 1\/72","description":"\u003cdiv itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Product\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eTrumpeter 07284 T-55 with BTU-55 (1\/72)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eTrumpeter 07284 T-55 with BTU-55\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-quality plastic model kit in the popular 1:72 scale, faithfully replicating the legendary Soviet T-55 main battle tank equipped with a special BTU-55 dozer blade for land preparation and clearing. Designed by the renowned Trumpeter company, this kit is dedicated to all enthusiasts of modern armored vehicles and collectors of 20th-century military models.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eHistorical Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The T-55 tank was produced in the Soviet Union from 1958 and was used by the Soviet Army as well as several Warsaw Pact member states and countries of the Middle East. The BTU-55 variant, fitted with an engineering dozer blade, enabled rapid obstacle crossing, breaching of fortifications, and preparation of firing positions. The T-55 with dozer blade took part in many conflicts, including the Six-Day War (1967), the Yom Kippur War (1973), and numerous twentieth-century conflicts: from the Second Vietnam War to the interventions in Afghanistan.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eModel scale: \u003cstrong\u003e1\/72\u003c\/strong\u003e – perfect for creating realistic dioramas and armored vehicle collections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eUser countries: \u003cstrong\u003eUSSR, Eastern Bloc countries, Middle East, and Africa\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHistorical period: \u003cstrong\u003eModern era, Cold War (years 1958–1990 and later)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMaterial: \u003cstrong\u003eHigh-quality plastic\u003c\/strong\u003e – precise moldings and good fit of parts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAccessories included: \u003cstrong\u003eBTU-55 dozer blade\u003c\/strong\u003e, machine gun details, realistic suspension and track elements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCategory: plastic model kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eContents: the kit does not include glue or paints – requires self-assembly and painting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eReview and Recommendations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The Trumpeter 07284 T-55 with BTU-55 kit stands out for its detailed replication of vehicle features, ease of working with plastic parts, and clear assembly instructions. The 1:72 scale allows for quick progress in building, while the inclusion of the engineering blade significantly broadens diorama possibilities. The model is recommended for intermediate to advanced modelers interested in armored vehicles and military history. The assembly difficulty is rated at \u003cstrong\u003e2\/5\u003c\/strong\u003e – the kit presents no major challenges and, once completed, looks very impressive even without additional modifications. An excellent choice for fans of Soviet armored technology and military model collectors.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Trumpeter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54719887180110,"sku":"TRUM07284","price":14.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/7d4124a3b0a913c028f6d7ef31c7d783.jpg?v=1755484842","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.com\/products\/7913-trumpeter-07284-t-55-with-btu-55-172","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}