T-72 M1, 1/72 - Revell 03357

The Revell 03357 recreates a T-72 M1 combat tank in 1/72 scale. This military plastic model kit lets you build a compact depiction of an iconic armored vehicle from the T-72 family, aimed at enthusiasts of modern military vehicles and small-scale diorama projects.

The T-72 M1

The T-72 is part of a family of combat tanks developed during the Soviet era and widely used in Warsaw Pact countries as well as many other states. The T-72 M1 version corresponds to an export variant or a licensed production derived from the T-72A. The real vehicle is particularly distinguished by its low silhouette, rounded turret, smoothbore 125 mm gun, and running gear with six road wheels.

The Revell model kit

The Revell kit, ref. 03357, includes 161 parts and results in a assembled model measuring 132 mm long. The 1/72 scale reduces every dimension of the real vehicle by a factor of 72—an often-preferred format for collecting armored vehicles or creating a military scene without needing a large display space.

The instructions guide you through the various assembly steps. Parts should be carefully removed from the sprues, deburred, and test-fitted before gluing. Preparing sub-assemblies—especially the running gear, hull, and turret—helps ensure a clean build and allows for an even, consistent paint finish.

Painting and finishing

A thin layer of primer suitable for plastic helps reveal any preparation imperfections and promotes paint adhesion. Painting small parts before installing them can simplify the work. The decals allow you to add the markings provided for the model’s decoration. A restrained weathering—such as using washes, dry brushing, or dust-effect techniques—can help bring out the details of the hull, turret, and running gear.

Technical features

• Brand : Revell
• Reference : 03357
• Type : assembled military vehicle model kit
• Subject : T-72 M1
• Scale : 1/72
• Number of parts : 161
• Length of assembled model : 132 mm

Complementary products

Assembly requires plastic model glue, a cutter or precision cutting pliers, as well as a file or fine sandpaper for preparing the parts. Paints, brushes or an airbrush, primer, and weathering products are also useful additions to a model maker’s toolkit.