The T-72 is a Soviet second-generation main battle tank that became one of the most recognisable and widely produced armoured fighting vehicles of the Cold War. Entering production in the early 1970s, it was developed as a more cost-effective and mechanically simpler counterpart to the T-64, making it ideal for mass production. This philosophy was a resounding success, and the T-72 family of tanks became the second most-produced post-war tank design, surpassed only by the legendary T-54/55 series. The T-72M was a significant export variant that saw service in dozens of countries around the globe, from the Warsaw Pact to the Middle East and beyond. Characterised by its low silhouette, powerful 125mm smoothbore cannon, and robust construction, the T-72M cemented its place in history as a formidable and ubiquitous main battle tank. Its basic design was so successful that it served as the foundation for the later T-90.

This 1/35 scale model kit from Trumpeter is a comprehensive and highly detailed recreation of the T-72M. With a part count of over 770 pieces, this kit is designed for the serious armour modeller seeking a challenging and rewarding build. The kit features advanced tooling, with a multi-slide moulded turret and lower hull that accurately capture the tank's distinctive shape and cast-armour texture. For the ultimate in realism, the kit includes 217 individual track links, allowing the builder to create perfectly authentic track sag. The level of detail is further enhanced by the inclusion of three photo-etched frets for engine grilles and other fine fittings, as well as a copper cable and brass wire for constructing the tow cables. This is an exceptional kit for building a museum-quality replica of this iconic tank.

• 22x Plastic Sprues

• 1x Lower Hull

• 1x Turret

• 3x Photo-Etched Sheets

• 1x Copper Cable

• 1x Brass Wire

• 1x Decal Sheet

• ABS Plastic Safe Paint

• Modelling Glue

• 1x Tweezers

• 1x Scissors

• 1x Modelling Knives

• 1x Modelling Files