Tamiya 1/35 Tiran 5 Israeli Tank Plastic Model Kit (35328)

Tamiya 1/35 Tiran 5 Israeli Tank – Plastic Model Kit (35328)

The Tiran 5 was the Israeli-modified version of the Russian T-55 tank, used by the Israeli Defense Force (IDF) from the late 1960s until the early 1980s. Constantly upgraded throughout its service life, many were fitted with the 105mm M68 gun. Even after retirement from IDF service, the Tiran 5 continued to see action in various countries worldwide. This Tamiya 1/35 scale kit faithfully captures all the details and nuances of this iconic tank.

Key Features

• Faithful 1/35 scale recreation of the Tiran 5 IDF tank
• Assembly-type tracks with realistic sag effect
• Tool box included
• 2 torso figures included
• Decal sheet with marking options

Specifications

Package Includes

• Plastic model assembly kit
• 2 torso figures
• Decal sheet
• Instruction manual with paint guide

Recommended Acrylic Paints

Tamiya specifies 14 colours in the manual for hull finish, detail work, weathering, and the crew figures.

Hull, Armour & Mechanical

• XF-49 Khaki: Base hull tone and armour surfaces.
• XF-66 Light Grey: Secondary hull tone — also used in the IDF Sinai Grey mix (see tip below).
• XF-60 Dark Yellow: Sand-tone armour panels and hull shading.
• XF-55 Deck Tan: Lighter deck and upper surface details.
• XF-62 Olive Drab: Stowage, canvas covers, and equipment.
• XF-65 Field Grey: Structural components and secondary armour details.

Tracks, Weapons & Metal Detail

• XF-84 Dark Iron: Track links, road wheels, and worn metal surfaces.
• XF-56 Metallic Grey: Gun barrel, exhaust, and metallic mechanical parts.
• X-10 Gun Metal: Machine gun barrels and metal fittings.
• X-11 Chrome Silver: Polished metal highlights and tool edges.
• X-12 Gold Leaf: Brass fittings and small metallic accents.
• XF-85 Rubber Black: Rubber tyres on road wheels and track pads.
• X-1 Black (Gloss): Deep shadow areas and gloss detail accents.
• XF-1 Flat Black: Exhaust staining, deep recesses, and flat black details.

Crew Figures

• XF-15 Flat Flesh: Crew figure skin tones.
• XF-49 Khaki: IDF uniform fabric and webbing.

IDF Sinai Grey Colour Tip

To achieve the distinct IDF Israeli Armour Grey/Sand tone used on vehicles of this era, Tamiya recommends mixing XF-49 Khaki, XF-66 Light Grey, and XF-2 Flat White. Armour builders often use TS-46 Light Sand spray as a convenient alternative — available for in-store pickup only, we cannot ship aerosols.