{"product_id":"meng-1-35-t-72b1-russian-main-battle-tank-plastic-model-kit","title":"Meng 1\/35 T-72B1 Russian Main Battle Tank Plastic Model Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eSKU: MM-TS-033 | Brand: Meng | Product: Meng 1\/35 T-72B1 Russian Main Battle Tank Plastic Model Kit  During 1981, as NATO prepared to field advanced tanks such as the M1 and Leopard 2, Soviet leadership initiated a modernization program for the T-72 designated \"Object 184.\" By 1984, this variant received the T-72B designation, with a simplified version termed T-72B1 that lacked gun-launched missile capability. The distinguishing features included a redesigned turret (informally called \"Dolly Parton\" by Western forces) and Kontact-1 ERA blocks applied to both hull and turret surfaces. Soviet production from 1985 through 1989 yielded 3,435 units. The T-72B1 has maintained extended service within Russian armored forces prior to replacement by later T-72B3 and T-90 models.  This 1\/35 scale kit incorporates transparent optics for lights and periscopes, separate anti-radiation composite elements, functional turret traverse, and detailed interior components.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meng","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48490248929501,"sku":"MM-TS-033","price":119.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0504\/0708\/0110\/files\/MM-TS-033.jpg?v=1788370776","url":"https:\/\/ultimatehobbies.com.au\/products\/meng-1-35-t-72b1-russian-main-battle-tank-plastic-model-kit","provider":"Ultimate Hobbies Site","version":"1.0","type":"link"}