1:35 Syrian T-54 and T-55. Tanks Yum Kippur War 1973.

The real subject

The T-54 and T-55 are Soviet medium tanks of the postwar generation, which at first sight differ from one another only in detail and which spread to dozens of armies the world over. That is exactly why they make a rewarding modeling subject: one type, many users and different markings every time. These machines belonged to Syrian armament in large numbers and in 1973 they went through deployment in the Yom Kippur War.

What the sheet covers

The sheet in 1:35 scale is devoted to the Syrian machines of both types from this conflict. The elements are arranged so that several different tanks can be marked from one sheet. The breakdown of the variants, their colored grounds and the exact placing of the elements on a model are given in the instructions supplied with the sheet.

• scale 1:35
• the subject is the Syrian T-54 and T-55 tanks
• the markings are tied to the war of 1973
• the basis for several differently marked machines on one sheet
• the elements are cut from the sheet one by one

Application

Cut an element out with sharp scissors close to the printing and soak it for a few seconds in lukewarm water. As soon as it begins to slide freely over the backing paper, transfer it onto a smooth, glossy and degreased surface. Press the excess water out with a soft cloth, help matters with a softener on the rounded turret, and once it has dried go over the area with varnish, so that the edges of the carrier film disappear.

Who it is for

The sheet is for builders of equipment of Soviet design in 1:35 scale who want to bring a model to a Middle Eastern form instead of the usual Soviet one. A model, paints and glue are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.