1:72 Light Tank T-26 1933 Version

The T-26 Model 1933 light tank in 1:72 scale (UM)

An injection-molded plastic kit of the Soviet T-26 light tank in the Model 1933 version from the Ukrainian brand UM. It captures the single-turret form with a cylindrical turret and a 45 mm gun, that is, the most widespread variant of this type. The model is built from several sprues of parts, and a decal sheet and assembly instructions are included.

The real subject

In the interwar period the T-26 was among the most numerous Soviet light tanks. In design it followed the British licensed Vickers original and it went through a series of modifications over time. The single-turret Model 1933 version carried a 45 mm gun in a cylindrical turret and was deployed, among other places, in the Spanish Civil War and at the beginning of the Second World War.

Building and painting tips

Separate the parts from the sprues carefully and glue them with cement for plastic. With the small parts of the running gear and the turret, patience and a sharp knife pay off. We recommend assembling and painting the running gear before you close the hull. Green and khaki shades of period Soviet equipment suit the finish; use washes and pigments for mud and dust effects when weathering.

Who the model is for

• Collectors of Soviet interwar armor
• Modelers with experience of small parts in 1:72 scale
• Anyone interested in dioramas from the period of the Spanish Civil War and the beginning of the Second World War
• Builders of small scales for a display case

The model is supplied unassembled and unpainted. Glue, paints and accessories are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.