Hobby Master 1:72 Ground Power Series HG3314
Morozov T-55 Diecast Model
Muslim Pocket Forces, "ALF", Bihac, Bosnia-Herzegovina, 1992 |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Morozov T-55 | | 5" | | 2" |
In 1990 with the fall of Communism the Republics within Yugoslavia began to seek national autonomy. Croatia's move to become a separate country brought to a head the long simmering differences between Serbs and Croats. One thing lead to another until finally war broke out and lasted from 1991 to 1995. During a 1992 truce that made it look like there was hope for peace, the conflict spilled over into neighboring Bosnia with ethnic Serbs, Croats and Muslims fighting each other. This reignited the entire conflict during which many atrocities were committed that have been labeled as ethnic cleansing. During this time the Croatian Army (Hrvatska vojska) had gone from a run down outdated force to a well equipped modern fighting force. After the war Croatia had as many as 140 T-55 tanks in its inventory.
Designed as a descendant of the Soviet Union's famous T-34 medium tank, the T-55 series of main battle tanks first entered service in 1959. This tank has a fully tracked, five-road-wheeled chassis with no space between the first and second road wheels and no return rollers. It combines a high-velocity gun, a highly mobile chassis, a low silhouette and exceptional long-range endurance. It can ford depths of 1.4 meters without preparation and 5.5 meters with snorkel equipment. Used by some 47 other nations on both sides of the Iron Curtain, the T-55 saw use with Soviet and Warsaw Pact forces. © Copyright 2003-2026 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Hobby Master's 1:72 scale T-55 is constructed with an intelligent mix of diecast metal and plastic, which gives this model maximum scale replication. One of the highlights of this T-55 is an extraordinarily detailed turret, which is constructed of diecast metal combined with plastic components such as the separately-applied commander and gunner's hatches with scale rivets and hinges, the floodlights and the DShk 108mm heavy machine gun. The mantlet has a simulated canvas cover and the cannon is made of solid diecast metal. The hull is constructed of plastic, with separately-applied equipment storage boxes, tow cables and spare track. The lever arms of the torsion bar suspension can be seen on the model's underside.
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The Hobby Master "1:72 Ground Power Series" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military vehicles.
Hobby Master "1:72 Ground Power Series" diecast vehicles feature:
- Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Rotating turret, elevating cannon and accurate hull.
- Painted, fitted, non-moving tracks on detailed non-rotating wheels.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Clear acrylic display case to protect model.
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