Tamiya 35160 - 1/35 T-72M1 Main Battle Tank detailed scale kit  [35160]

Build overview for the Tamiya 35160 1/35 T-72M1 main battle tank

The Tamiya 35160 1/35 Russian T-72M1 MBT model kit provides a detailed, hands-on assembly project for hobbyists focused on military armour. The kit recreates the T-72M1, a compact and rugged Soviet-era main battle tank noted for its low silhouette and dependable layout. Designed during the 1970s to simplify previous designs, the T-72 family became widely produced across former Warsaw Pact nations.

Background and operational role

The T-72M1 arose from a push to make Soviet tanks easier to produce and maintain while keeping effective armament and protection. It retains a 125mm smoothbore gun with an auto-loader and is powered by V-series multi-fuel engines, offering a balance of firepower and mobility on the battlefield.

Assembly detail and parts quality

Tamiya captures the T-72M1 with precise plastic moulding and realistic components. The kit includes etched metal radiator parts, a detailed commander figure, and options to pose hatches open or closed. It also features a detailed NSVT 12.7mm machine gun and metal spring tubing to represent fuel drum piping.