Das Werk T-72-M Medium Tank (1/35) DW35032

Das Werk 1/35 Scale Military Vehicle Kit

Das Werk T 72M Medium Tank (1/35) Item DW35032

Das Werks 1/35 scale T 72M kit offers a finely detailed, build-friendly version of the Soviet-designed T 72 export tank. Featuring three turret build options (T 72M, V 1, V 2), workable single link tracks, optional smoke discharger, and accurate turret shaping, this kit captures the look and feel of the Cold War eras workhorse tank [oai citation:0das-werk-models.com](https://www.das-werk-models.com/products/medium-tank-t-72m/?utm source=chatgpt.com).

• 1/35 scale injection-moulded plastic kit (Das Werk DW35032)
• Three buildable turret versions: T 72M / V 1 / V 2
• Choice to assemble with or without smoke dischargers
• Workable single-link track system
• Accurate turret profile lacking composite armour for export model realism ()
• No figures or interior includedfocuses on exterior fidelity

Note: This kit requires assembly and painting. Glue, paints, and tools are not included.

Historical Background:

The T 72M is an export variant of the T 72 “Ural”, widely sold to Warsaw Pact countries from the late 1970s onward. It featured a thinner, more sloped turret and omitted advanced smoke grenade dischargersthus often referred to as the “monkey model” in Western circles (). Despite this, it remained a reliable, cost-effective main battle tank fielded by nations like Poland, Czechoslovakia, and East Germany.

Suggested Paint References:

These paint suggestions are visually based on Cold War-era Warsaw Pact camouflage schemes and may differ from the colours referenced in the instructions.