Zvezda Models 1/35 T-90 Russian Main Battle Tank

I bought two of these for the price of a MENG T-90, and still havent finished one after a month, no worries though as I dont get much time per day to build it. If you are truly dedicated to building this kit, it should take 4-15 days. I do recommend getting liquid mask and either clear dark brown or clear red paint from Tamiya. The only fiddly part is the turret and IRCM mounts, super accurate but tiny parts. Some unique things about this kit are definitely the antenna for the turret(which I’ve never seen in a kit before, super thin.), and a fabric/plastic screen for the engine bay.Overrall:Build enjoyment: 9.5/10Quality: 9.5/10Quality for price: 11/10Part count: Reasonable for detailPart fit quality: 9.7/10Is this kit worth it? Ab-so-lutely. But if you are a beginner, I do recommend TAMIYA, Academy, or simpler Trumpeter kits first. TAKOM, MENG, RFM, and some newer ZVEZDA kits have been reaching the realms of unreasonable detail.

Great value

For Zvezda, this is the best model kit they ever made. Manual isn't good as Tamiya or Academy. Build isn't easy as Tamiya but close enough as Academy. I wish the track is separated pin one or just rubber track. Overall.. decent T-90 kit out there for affordable price, not the like meng models.

Stunningly great detail....goes together like butter

This is without the best model kit I have ever built in my life. Almost zero flash you have to clean. The best Turret and Hull details I have ever seen. Good clear parts for periscopes. Great mesh for engine deck. This kit is NOT ment for beginners or newer modelers. Took me about 3-4 weeks to build.

I started building tanks a little while back after a 30+ year hiatus. Since getting back into the hobby I have built around 25 tanks. I built SEVERAL easier ( read Tamiya ) kits before tackling the T 90. Like most things, patience will take you a long way. This is not a quick build, and I would only recommend it for adults. Yes, the IR lights are tricky but doable. This kit is stunning when painted in the high contrast Russian scheme. Add some Mylar for your optics and this kit is a jewel,one of my favorite builds along with the Tamiya Abrams tusk/Sep 3.

It was fun to build and it's very detailed. However, The small parts are too small And Now I feel as though I need a straight jacket after building.

Typical of this Russian company this model is complicated, doesn't need an aftermarket kit, god knows there are enough small details and clear parts, but has a uncomplicated track. Be careful assembling the ERA, it doesn't fit without checking the turret clearance with the upper hull first before glueing. Clear instructions for the most part, but had to drill out some holes to get parts to fit. Vendor had to be reminded to ship the model, but it arrived in two days and lots of pictures on the internet to reference. Not a hard build, but a must for the Russian tank builder!