UMT 217 T-26 Soviet light tank Scale 1:72 Plastic Model Tank Kit

T-26 Soviet Light Tank plastic model kit in 1/72 scale by UMT represents one of the most widely used Soviet light tanks of the interwar period. This small-scale armor kit depicts the early Soviet tank design developed from the British Vickers 6-Ton concept and used extensively by the Red Army in the 1930s.

The T-26 became a key armored vehicle for the Soviet Union during the years between World War I and World War II. Introduced in the early 1930s, the tank served in training units and operational formations and appeared in several regional conflicts before the start of the Second World War.

T-26 - Soviet Interwar Light Tank

The T-26 was designed as a light infantry support tank and became one of the most numerous armored vehicles produced by the Soviet Union in the interwar period. Its relatively simple structure and light armor reflected the tactical concepts of the time, where mobility and support for infantry formations were primary roles.

For modelers: Early Soviet light tanks such as the T-26 often feature exposed suspension elements and narrow tracks. Careful alignment of the running gear during assembly helps keep the model level and improves the overall appearance of the finished build.

Kit Contents

• Plastic parts for assembly
• Assembly instructions

Paints and glue are not included.

Model Kit Specifications

• Manufacturer: UMT
• Scale: 1/72
• Model (SKU): UMT 217
• Type: Armor Model Kit
• Subject: T-26 light tank
• Vehicle type: Light tank
• Subject country: Soviet Union
• Period: Interwar period
• Condition: New in Box
• Kit description: Unpainted, unassembled plastic model kit. Paints and glue are not included.

This plastic model kit by UMT belongs to the armor model kits category.