Rye Field Model 5155 - 1:35 T-55A Model 1981 with Full Interior

Plastic model kit of the T-55A Model 1981 with full interior in 1:35 scale

Rye Field Model 5155 represents the T-55A Model 1981 in 1:35 scale – an upgraded version of one of the most widely produced main battle tanks in history. The kit features a full interior, allowing detailed reproduction of the driver’s compartment, fighting compartment, and engine bay.

Model technical data:

• Scale: 1:35
• Model length: approx. 26 cm
• Manufacturer: Rye Field Model
• Skill level: Advanced

• Full interior: driver’s station, fighting compartment, and engine compartment
• Detailed 100 mm main gun
• Realistic suspension and running gear
• Rich external equipment details
• Material: plastic

Note: The kit does not include glue, paints or modeling tools. Assembly and painting are required.

Assembly

The kit enables construction of the complete hull and turret interior, including gun mechanisms, ammunition stowage, and powerplant. The model can be displayed with open hatches to showcase the detailed internal structure.

Required tools

• Modeling knife or sprue cutters
• Files or sandpaper
• Paint brushes
• Plastic cement
• Model paints suitable for Warsaw Pact vehicles
• Optional cyanoacrylate glue (for metal or resin parts)

About the T-55A:

The T-55A was an upgraded version of the Soviet T-55 main battle tank, introduced in the 1960s and further developed in subsequent decades. The 1981 model incorporated modernization features related to protection systems and additional equipment. The T-55 became one of the most widely used tanks worldwide, exported to numerous countries and employed in many conflicts.

Technical data of the original vehicle:

• Type: main battle tank (MBT)
• Main armament: 100 mm D-10T2S gun
• Engine: V-55 diesel engine
• Crew: 4

Manufacturer – Rye Field Model

Rye Field Model is known for producing highly detailed 1:35 scale armored vehicle kits. Full interior editions offer an advanced level of structural detail appreciated by experienced modelers.