Takom 1:35 Tiran 4 IDF Medium Tank (2017)

The Takom 1:35 Tiran 4 IDF Medium Tank (2017) is a plastic scale model kit of the Tiran 4, an Israeli-modified version of the Soviet T-54/T-55 medium tank, used by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).

About the tank

The real Tiran 4 was a captured and upgraded Soviet T-54/T-55, modified by Israel after conflicts in the 1960s and 1970s.

Key characteristics of the real vehicle:

• based on captured Soviet T-54/T-55 hulls

• modified by the IDF for improved performance and NATO-style equipment

• often fitted with U.S.-style machine guns and stowage fittings

• upgraded radios, fittings, and external equipment

• used in various conflicts including the Yom Kippur War era

The Tiran series represents Israel’s pragmatic approach to adapting captured equipment.

About the model kit

The Takom 1:35 Tiran 4 (2017 release) is a detailed modern armour kit based on Takom’s reputation for accurate tooling and crisp detail.

Typical features include:

• 1:35 scale plastic tank kit

• accurately represented Tiran 4 conversion parts

• detailed hull, turret, and running gear

• optional equipment and external stowage

• individual track links (depending on boxing)

• IDF-specific markings and detail options

The kit is designed for high realism and historically accurate conversion modelling.

Key features

✔ 1:35 scale IDF medium tank
✔ Tiran 4 (converted T-54/T-55)
✔ Highly detailed hull and turret components
✔ IDF-specific external fittings
✔ Optional stowage and equipment parts
✔ Suitable for advanced modern armour modelling

Typical build use

This kit is ideal for:

• Israeli Defence Force armour collections

• Middle Eastern conflict dioramas

• Yom Kippur War-themed displays

• captured vehicle conversion builds

• Cold War armour modelling projects

Skill level

Intermediate to Advanced

Suitable for:

• experienced armour modellers

• builders familiar with track assembly and weathering

• diorama creators focused on historical conflicts

Ideal for

• IDF armour enthusiasts

• T-54/T-55 variant collectors

• Middle Eastern conflict modellers

• Takom modern armour builders

• 1:35 scale tank hobbyists

Summary

The Takom 1:35 Tiran 4 IDF Medium Tank is a highly detailed model of an Israeli-converted Soviet tank, representing a unique Cold War-era adaptation of captured equipment and offering a rewarding build for modern armour enthusiasts.