Russian T-90A MBT - Cast Turret, 1/35 - Trumpeter 05560

The Trumpeter 05560 is a static model kit at 1/35 depicting a Russian main battle tank T-90 with a cast turret. This plastic kit is aimed at enthusiasts of modern armored vehicles who want to recreate a vehicle from the T-90 family, developed from the T-72 lineage.

The T-90 is a Russian main battle tank that appeared in the early 1990s. It retains the characteristic overall architecture of Soviet and Russian armored vehicles, featuring main armament housed in a turret and a tracked running gear. The cast turret is the distinctive element of the subject reproduced by this reference.

At 1/35 scale, the assembled model measures 289 mm long and 108 mm wide. The box includes more than 1,300 parts and offers a rich build project with sub-assemblies and fine details. The tracks are provided as 188 individual links, a particularly interesting feature for working on the appearance and shaping of the running gear.

The kit includes injection-molded plastic parts, a turret and a lower hull made with multi-draw molds, as well as metal parts including cable and copper wire. Three photo-etched fret sheets are also included to enhance the level of detailing.

Careful preparation of parts, gluing, and painting will help bring out the turret’s surface details, external equipment, and tracks. Applying a primer before painting generally makes it easier to achieve a consistent finish across plastic, metal, and photo-etched parts. Weathering/patina effects can then be applied to emphasize volumes and create an appropriate look for a modern armored vehicle.

Technical characteristics

• Brand: Trumpeter
• Manufacturer reference: 05560
• Type: static main battle tank model
• Subject: Russian T-90 MBT – Cast Turret
• Scale: 1/35
• Main material: injected plastic
• Assembled dimensions: length 289 mm; width 108 mm
• Number of parts: more than 1,300
• Sprues: 25 sprues, with turret and lower hull
• Photo-etch: 3 fret sheets
• Metal elements: cable and copper wire
• Tracks: 188 individual links

For assembly and finishing, use the usual products for static model building: glue suitable for plastic, cutting and deburring tools, sandpaper, primer, paints, and aging/weathering products depending on the desired result.