1:35 T54/55/62 headlights & guard

What the set offers

The set brings headlights and protective guards for models of the Soviet T-54, T-55 and T-62 tanks in 1:35 scale. It is precisely this feature that kits tend to render in a simplified way, because a wire guard is hard to mold in plastic, and yet it is clearly visible on the front of the hull from every angle.

The real subject

The T-54 and the T-55 derived from it formed the backbone of Soviet armored units after the Second World War and spread to dozens of armies around the world. The T-62 followed on from them and carried a 115 mm gun. The position of the headlights and their guards differs from machine to machine according to the production batch and later modifications, so it is worth comparing the arrangement with photographs of the particular subject.

How to work with the parts

The parts are not polystyrene, so they are bonded with super glue. Cut the excess material away with a sharp blade a little way from the part and sand the remainder, so that the face against the hull sits without a gap. Wash and degrease the parts before painting. Glue the guards on only once the headlight is painted, as afterwards the glass can no longer be reached.

• 1:35 scale, an accessory for a kit
• headlights and their protective guards
• for models of the T-54, T-55 and T-62 tanks
• the parts are not polystyrene and are bonded with super glue
• the extent of the set is given in the manufacturer's instructions

Who it is for

The set suits modelers of postwar Soviet vehicles who are bothered by the soft shape of the box parts on the front of the hull. The model of the tank, paints and glue are not included in the delivery, unless stated otherwise.