TAMIYA TANK MODELS

This plastic model kit requires paint and glue to complete.

U.S. M48A3 Patton Tank Plastic Model Kit  Scale 1:35

There are numerous variations and modifications of the M48 in existence all over the world today, and this kit depicts an M48A3 "Patton" as it appeared during the Vietnam conflict when employed by the U. S. Forces. Using a cast elliptical hull which has high structural rigidity and excellent ballistic protection, this 47. 5 ton tank has proven its worth against like opposition.

The improvement of the M48 over the M47 was due to the superior shape of the "Turtleback" cast steel turret which, provided a greater internal volume and much better ballistic protection. Armed with a 90mm M41 gun and on 7. 62 coaxial machine gun and a 12.7 machine gun in the commanders cupola and powered by a Continental V-12 AV-1790 petrol engine of 865 hp (top road speed of 48 km/h). It is crewed by a Commander, Gunner, Radio operator/loader and a driver. The M48 series of medium tanks is or has been used by a great number of nations around the world, and is expected to remain a first line battle tank for many years to come.

Modern U.S. Main Battle Tank M1A2 Abrams Scale 1:48 

The Abrams has been around since the early 1980s, with constant upgrades to ensure that it stays at the cutting edge of military technology. M1A2s were introduced from 1992, developed to be chock-full of front-line technology and bring the M1 into the digital age. They featured depleted uranium armor, a modified commander's cupola and more, and saw action in the conflict in Iraq in 2003.

Requires paint and assembly.

• Anti-slip surface details molded into the main sections
• Assembly type tracks feature straight sections for a highly realistic finish
• Kit includes a weight for creating a heavy feel 
• 2 marking options are included to recreate U.S. Army 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment M1A2s from 2003 in the Iraq War
• Comes with a commander torso figure