1/35 Iraqi Tank T-55 Enigma (Plastic model) - Tamiya 35324  [35324]

• [T-55 "Enigma" in Combat]the genuine range T-55s which were modified toward Enigma standard is just not grasped, despite the fact that there appeared as if enough in order for them to be assigned as demand cars for regular T-55 services and products. It had been confirmed that T-55 "Enigma" tanks was skilled by Coalition forces through Iraqi Army's sole offensive action through 1991 Gulf War, the Battle of Khafji. On January 29, 1991, 2-3 days following the Coalition forces' aerial campaign started, the Iraqi Army established an assault into Saudi Arabia from Kuwait. The Iraqi 1st Mechanized, 3rd Armored, and 5th Mechanized Divisions assaulted Coalition functions throughout the Kuwaiti-Saudi border and this also last item could occupy city of Khafji. Though the improvements of other Iraqi devices had been halted by the U.S. 1st and second aquatic regiments and extreme Coalition atmosphere attack. The Iraqi fifth Mechanized Division became remote, skilled hefty losings to Coalition counterattacks, plus in the long run withdrew from Khafji by noon from the 31st.

  Following the 1991 Gulf War, numerous T-55 "Enigma" tanks had been confiscated by Coalition forces and numerous examples were provided to america, great britain, and France. One wound up being wear display within Tank Museum sick Bovington. This instance features the Iraqi Army's standard fundamental Sand paint scheme but doesn't always have unit and vehicle volume markings.

Specs and qualities:

• 1/35 scale artificial construction kit.
• The facts regarding the Enigma have been completely accurately reproduced on the basis of the thorough research of a geniune car.
• Armor obstructs on turret and hull and their accessory structures are faithfully depicted.
• 1 standing Iraqi army tank group figure is roofed.
• Model illustrates a tank painted generally speaking Sand, minus the identifying unit markings.
• Robust variety of the tank is accurately reproduced.
• Cast steel texture on turret and engine grille that's not exactly like Russian variation are included.
• New elements was indeed specifically made thus kit. (Image shows test shots. Real elements are molded in a Sand color.)
• Read the distinctions between this tank combined with T-55.
• Line it using the T-55 for a great contrast.
• Length: 259mm, Width: 109mm