{"product_id":"t-54a-soviet-medium-tank-1-35-model-kit-by-miniart","title":"T-54A Soviet Medium Tank 1:35 Model Kit by MiniArt","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1:35 scale plastic model kit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAccurately represents the Soviet \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eT-54A medium tank\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, one of the most important Cold War armoured vehicles\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighly detailed turret featuring the distinctive T-54A improvements, including the D-10TG gun system and fume extractor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed hull with realistic cast armour texture, weld lines, and surface details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinely reproduced suspension system with workable torsion bars\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed running gear with accurately represented road wheels, drive sprockets, and idler wheels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-detail individual track links for realistic track sag and positioning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll hatches can be assembled in open or closed positions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes finely detailed engine deck, fuel tanks, tools, and external fittings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccurate representation of the 100mm D-10TG main gun and turret-mounted machine gun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes photo-etched parts for enhanced realism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClear parts included where required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWaterslide decal sheet featuring seven authentic Soviet and Warsaw Pact marking options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrecision-moulded plastic parts for an advanced and highly detailed build\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for Cold War armoured vehicle collections, Soviet military displays, or modern battlefield diorama projects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e MiniArt\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScale:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1:35\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubject:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Soviet T-54A Medium Tank\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Injection-moulded plastic\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSkill Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Suitable for intermediate to advanced modellers\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaint \u0026amp; Glue Required:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes (sold separately)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Age:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 14+\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 763\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlastic Parts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 646\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhoto-Etched Parts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 102\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClear Parts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 15\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecal Options:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 7\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 260mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 95mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlastic sprues\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed hull and turret components\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100mm D-10TG main gun parts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorkable torsion bar suspension components\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndividual track links\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExternal fuel tanks and vehicle equipment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClear parts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhoto-etched detail parts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWaterslide decal sheet with seven marking options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIllustrated assembly instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistory of the Original Vehicle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoviet T-54A medium tank\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was a major development of the successful T-54 family and became one of the most widely produced and influential tanks of the Cold War era. Introduced during the mid-1950s, the T-54A incorporated significant improvements over earlier T-54 variants, increasing firepower, accuracy, mobility, and battlefield effectiveness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDevelopment of the T-54 began during the final stages of the Second World War as Soviet engineers sought a successor to the highly successful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eT-34-85\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Drawing experience from wartime tank design, the new vehicle combined improved armour protection, a more powerful gun, and a lower-profile silhouette. The first prototypes appeared shortly after the war, with full production beginning in the late 1940s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eT-54A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, introduced in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1955\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, represented one of the most important early production improvements. The vehicle was fitted with the new \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eD-10TG 100mm rifled gun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which featured the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTP-1 \"Gorizont\" vertical gun stabiliser\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, allowing crews to engage targets more effectively while moving. It also introduced improvements to the engine air filtration system, suspension reliability, and driver equipment, including enhanced night-driving capability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePowered by the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eV-54 diesel engine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, producing approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e520 horsepower\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the T-54A offered a strong balance between mobility, protection, and firepower. Its low silhouette and sloped armour provided effective protection against many contemporary anti-tank weapons, while its 100mm gun gave it the ability to defeat most armoured vehicles of the period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tank was armed with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100mm D-10TG cannon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, supported by a coaxial machine gun and a hull-mounted machine gun. Later examples also featured improved anti-aircraft machine gun mounts. The combination of powerful armament, reliable mechanical design, and relatively simple construction allowed the T-54A to become a highly successful export vehicle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe T-54A entered service with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoviet Army\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and was supplied to numerous Warsaw Pact nations and allied countries. It saw extensive combat service during the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHungarian Revolution of 1956\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVietnam War\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, conflicts in the Middle East, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSix-Day War\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYom Kippur War\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and numerous regional conflicts throughout the Cold War.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the greatest strengths of the T-54A was its adaptability. The basic design could be upgraded repeatedly, leading to later variants such as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eT-54B\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eT-55\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and numerous modernised export versions. Its reliability, ease of maintenance, and ability to operate in harsh environments ensured it remained in service with many armies decades after its introduction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMore than \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e35,000 T-54 and T-55 series tanks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e were produced, making the family one of the most numerous armoured vehicle designs in history. The T-54A played a crucial role in establishing Soviet armoured doctrine during the Cold War and became a symbol of Soviet military power across the world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, the T-54A remains an important subject for military historians and modellers due to its distinctive appearance, extensive combat history, and significance in the evolution of post-war armoured warfare.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Snapshot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Soviet Union\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst Prototype:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1946\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEntered Service:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1955\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRole:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Medium Tank \/ Main Battle Tank\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Soviet tank factories including Kharkiv and Uralvagonzavod facilities\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrew:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEngine:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e One V-54 12-cylinder diesel engine\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrimary Armament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 100mm D-10TG rifled tank gun\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecondary Armament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Coaxial 7.62mm SGMT machine gun and hull-mounted machine gun\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum Speed:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 50 km\/h (31 mph)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRange:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 400 km\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an unassembled plastic model kit. 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