Russian MBT T-72 `Ural` with full interior 1:35 Amusing Hobby 35A052

Plastic model kit: Russian MBT T-72 "Ural" with full interior 1:35 Amusing Hobby 35A052

The plastic model kit: Russian MBT T-72 "Ural" with full interior in 1:35 scale from Amusing Hobby (catalog number 35A052) is an excellent proposition for model enthusiasts and military history buffs. This detailed model represents one of the most recognizable Soviet-designed main battle tanks, which played a key role in many armed conflicts around the world.

Model specifications:

• Scale: 1:35
• Manufacturer: Amusing Hobby
• Catalog number: 35A052
• Includes full tank interior

History and design of the T-72:

The T-72 tank was developed in the late 1960s at the Design Bureau of the Ural Wagon Factory in Nizhny Tagil. Introduced into service with the Soviet Army in 1973, it became one of the most important main battle tanks in history. It was produced in many countries, including Poland, where numerous modifications were developed based on it, such as the PT-91.

The T-72 features a classic design layout with a driver's compartment at the front, a combat compartment in the middle, and a power compartment at the rear. The tank's hull is made of armored plates, and the cast turret provides additional protection. The main armament consists of a 125 mm smoothbore gun, stabilized in two planes, with an automatic ammunition loading system, allowing the crew to be reduced to three members.

The T-72 tank was widely exported and used by many countries around the world, including former Warsaw Pact states, African and Middle Eastern countries, as well as Finland and India. In Poland, the T-72 was produced under license and was a basic component of armored forces for many years. Throughout its production and operation, numerous modifications were made, resulting in various versions and variants, such as the T-72A, T-72B, and T-72M1.

Assembly and painting kit. Does not include paints or glue. For assembly, separately sold modeling tools are needed (including cutters, files, tweezers), paints, brushes, and plastic model glue (e.g. Tamiya Extra Thin Cement). The photo shows a professionally assembled and painted model.