Voyager Model VPE48032 Modern Russian T-55 MBT Upgrade Set (For TAMIYA 32598) 1/48

Voyager Model VPE48032 is a high-quality upgrade set designed for the 1/48 scale T-55 MBT tank model, compatible with the TAMIYA kit (catalog no. 32598). This professional upgrade set was developed for the most demanding modelers who want to make their model as close to the original as possible, enhancing it with the smallest details and construction elements missing from the basic kit.

Materials and set contents:

• High-quality photo-etched parts – precisely replicated elements such as shields, handles, mesh details, locks, and latches.
• Resin additions – elements requiring three-dimensional structure, such as exhaust pipes, turret details, or tool holders.
• Turned metal accents, e.g., machine gun barrel.
• Full instruction manual with assembly diagrams to facilitate integration of the parts with the TAMIYA model.

Historical information:
The T-55 is one of the most recognizable main battle tanks of the Cold War era, produced in the USSR from the mid-1950s. It was the primary armament of the armored forces of many Eastern Bloc countries, as well as nations in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. It participated in numerous conflicts, including the Six-Day War (1967), Yom Kippur War (1973), the Vietnam wars, as well as wars in the Middle East and Afghanistan.

Category: Upgrade set / photo-etched parts and accessories for plastic models in 1/48 scale.

Why choose this product?
The Voyager Model VPE48032 set is dedicated to modelers seeking the highest quality and accurate reproduction of the armament details and equipment of modern versions of the T-55. It is ideal both for contest model builds and Cold War era dioramas. Detailed parts and precise craftsmanship allow for the creation of a highly realistic model, significantly surpassing the standard out-of-the-box kit.

Recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers. Assembly difficulty level: 4/5 – requires experience working with photo-etched parts, precise gluing, and possibly careful resin processing.