MiniArt T-55 w/interior - Best Cold War 35th Scale Kit?

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Introduction - 0:07
Instructions - 2:32
Envelope 1 - 7:17
Envelope 2 - 12:58
Envelope 3 - 18:01
Clear Parts & Photo-Etch - 21:47
Decals & Different Variants - 23:25
Conclusion - 29:03
Unboxing the T-55 from MiniArt on 35th scale gave me no surprises. This is one amazing kit and I believe that it is one of the best kits in the armor arena ever built. Is this the best 35th scale Cold War kit ever? Probably yes. With a few words to add to that.
The kit is not suitable for beginners and will give grief even to experienced modelers. It is complex, featuring complete interior, intricate suspension, track links and a lot of ammo shells stored inside.That requires a lot of preliminary work on painting and weathering and unfortunately, if you do not leave it partially un-assembled you won't see most of the stuff once the tank is closed.
If MiniArt managed to simplify it a bit, make it more user-friendly, I would've rate that the best 35th scale tank ever. However it is challenging and that will make it suitable only for limited amount of modelers out there. If that fact is put aside, this is the most interesting and intriguing tank in 35th scale made so far.
It features a subject that is probably the most popular tank in history, built in tens of thousands and used all around the World in whatever climate and wearing whatever camouflage you might think of.
The fact that MiniArt added a full interior makes this kit so versatile as a modeling subject, that it can be compared with some of the new companies' whole lines of kits and still will beat them as options. And that comes from a single kit.
The T-55 is amazing, the interior is scary but beautiful and there is no better T-series scale model on the market so far. Great release from MiniArt!
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[@johnburdis5484]

The T55 with complete interior will be a wonderful challenge. Thanks Mitko,a great reveiw.

[@non-prolific135thscalemode7]

Soviet cold war armour is just sexy! I don't want to repeat my opinion on interior over and over again, but nobody can deny that these parts are done in an outstanding way. I agree on the gun barrel. It's quite amazing that MiniArt didn't think of adding a metal gun barrel. I prefer workable suspension and that is no wonder, as you really need that on dios. You estimate nine months of work and that means three years at my speed. Maybe even longer because of a longer stay in a hospital after a nervous breakdown because of the PE. To call this a decent kit is a huge understatement. Thanks for sharing, Mitko. :)

[@DNModels]

I bet its not only you that will need 3 years for this. So much delicate touches needed and all require one medicine - time.

[@The_last_prime]

My opinion is same i agree

[@ArmourEmpire]

I think that anyone with the skill and patience to build this kit will be rewarded with a fantastic build Great review. Many thanks

[@DNModels]

Hey M.! Thanks buddy!

[@raja5101989]

Forgot to mention thank you very much Sir for this wonderful detailed video , i am literally flattered seeing its interior detail MiniArt has done . I think this the far best T-55 and one of the best armour kit out there . One would take at least a month to build this kit i think and i being a rookie would spend entire winter :P . Hope get it someday :)

[@xXDeathbysnusnuXx]

A regiment of your own LOL , you cracked me up on that one :)

[@Octabust]

This review is amazing, love listening to everything you know about the Tank and it's history.

[@St7117]

A truly outstanding review. Your experience and passion is evident and I admire your no bullshit style. Although I'm getting a little old for this kit I may give it a chance even if I do not do the full interior. Thank you Mitko.

[@DNModels]

+wayne snowden thanx! Miniart always present option for the kit without interior too. So you will be fine

[@kimandersendk]

Awesome kit, and great review, thanks for sharing,

[@DNModels]

My pleasure!

[@GinMiko]

An excellent review, Mitko. Thank you very much. It is indeed a monster of a tank and even more formidable in real life. I've seen a couple from across the wall, though I think they were T54's since they had machine guns mounted on their turrets. Now... If they would only make magnifying glasses strong enough... Oh, and I do need my coffee if I want to start or finish anything. Thanks again, and to you and your family a very happy and prosperous new year.

[@DNModels]

+Ralph Miko happy new year too! But no coffee with this kit. No sir!

[@SgtBones]

Quite impressive, but I think that slide molded barrel can be easily made to look good, without the need to get a metal barrel. The minimal mold lines can be easily scratched off, and the connection points are not that bad. An impressive kit that is on my wishlist, thanks for reviewing it!

[@DNModels]

+Sgt Bones I think it was a bit curvy. It can be fixed too but still...

[@Panzermeister36]

I love the look of these kits, and a full interior too! Insanely cool. They must have at least 10 T-54/55 variants by now. Great review video, very professional. Are you gonna try that camo on the box art hehe?

[@DNModels]

+Panzermeister36 nope. I am more interested in a Prague Spring thing. A wreck maybe. It has a lot more soul in it.

[@The_last_prime]

Oh lol panzermeister i watch your vids and there good

[@richardnevermore8536]

Great reviews and great builds, thank you.

[@DNModels]

+Richard Nevermore thanx!

[@sundown14]

Great review and despite being an aviation modeller, I now have one of these in my stash. Thank you!

[@DNModels]

Metal Gun Barrel is the answer here ;)

[@ClemDayOutbackMiniModels]

Brilliant review and unboxing, seen this kit yesterday in the Hobby shop. The first thing I noticed was the weight of the box, and was curious what was inside. I will be getting this for sure, thank you for spending the time making this video.

[@DNModels]

My pleasure!

[@supernovastudio4822]

Great review! Thank you.

[@pirotess2]

It seem that MiniArt still love making T-54/55 and it's variants until now. I still waiting T-62, T-64

[@AFV85]

The weld marks are beautiful on this kit and I went and got the panzer 3 mix D/B thats the same! The wood effect on parts is stunning even the bits of wood you screw on the inside of a box unscrew to side and bottom together in real life are on the parts! It's crazy and never going to see them but as he says they should e there! Am I turning into a rivet counter here haha!

[@franklinlewis6059]

Looks awesome I'll never touch it.

[@HamilkarBarkasScaleModelling]

intense kit, if that term does even cover the epic content of the box! I really like the Cuban version, they saw some action in Africa against the South African Forces. That would made a wicked dio. the Prague one is also very cool and iconic. Did something similar with a T-34, shown during the East German uprisings, and it was well worth it. As you pointed out, the beholder feels more when it comes to such sceneries.

[@DNModels]

+Hamilkar Barkas I haven't heard about cubans in Africa. Should research that more thoroughly. Thanx Michael! You should get one of these buddy. You will love it.

[@hgbarnes1584]

I began laughing with disbelief when you reached the turret section of the instructions. So much so I want one and know where to get it at a discount price. I personally like Czechoslovak camouflage types and not the one included, so it will interesting to find the right one. Thanks Mitko... ummm... I think??? :) Brilliant kit and equally brilliant review my friend.

[@DNModels]

It is amazingly challenging thing.

[@AFV85]

I'm watching this in 2020 I just got there new polish t55 with options to do sadams version lol I can't do the cotton wool blown up effect yet though haha

[@raja5101989]

sadly Indian decals again missing ,, India was the largest operator of these tanks in South Asia with closed to 900 tanks and some examples are still used in training and many hundreds were moved to storage. Don't know why these modelling companies misses India always let it be MIGs or Transport Aircrafts or Armours etc . We Indian modellers face regular hardships with inviability of India decals. I recently made a mig-21FL , had to paint the markings with a brush.

[@DNModels]

Unfortunately many Indian options are often considered unimportant which is a shame. I am ai glad Eduard released MiG-21 in Indian colors.