Product Description

- This is a 1/35 scale plastic model assembly kit that reproduces the M48A3, a masterpiece tank of the postwar US military. - This kit also includes a US Marine Corps figure as a bonus.

[About actual car]
- After the Gulf of Tonkin Incident in 1964, the United States began full-scale military intervention, and the Vietnam War continued to intensify.
- The M48 Patton tank was greatly trusted by American soldiers who fought on the front lines.
-The name of the Patton tank began with the M46 tank, which was formalized in 1949, and in 1951, it was inherited by the M47, and as its successor, the development and production of the M48 began in 1952.
- Completely redesigned M48 with new turret and improved suspension.
- A diesel engine was adopted from the M48A3 type, which was formalized in September 1963.
- Reliability has also improved, such as increased cruising power and suppressing fire when hit.
- The main gun is equipped with a 43 caliber 90mm M41 gun. The commander's cupola was equipped with a 12.7mm heavy machine gun M2.
- It was introduced in Vietnam in May 1965.
-Since then, more than 600 M48 tanks have been deployed and have been active in supporting infantry until the end of the Vietnam War.
- At the front line of Vietnam, it was a main battle tank that gained the trust of soldiers so much that it was said that if you ride this tank you could return alive.

[About the model]
-Reproduce the M48 Patton tank, an American tank that was highly trusted by soldiers in the Vietnam War.
- Modeled M48A3 type on 1/35 scale.
- In addition, this kit also comes with 4 figures of US Marine Corps soldiers who acted together in the Vietnam War.
-The figure is in a tense pose as it retreats while carrying an injured comrade on the front lines. The combination with the vehicle creates a realistic scene.
-The M48A3 accurately models the unique curved surface shape and casting surface of the turret and the unique shape of the hull using a slide mold. The expression of the casting surface such as the turret is a solid finish.
-In addition, the track uses a resin material that is easy to paint with weathering. Scene production will be even more fun.
- The M48A3 searchlight parts that characterize the turret are also included to recreate the unique atmosphere of the M48A3.
- Don't miss the full reproduction of the commander's cupola with transparent parts set in the periscope, road wheels with a three-dimensional finish made up of multiple parts, sprocket wheels, and suspension.

[Major features]
- Reproduce the US Army M48A3 Patton in 1/35 scale
- Includes 4 US Marine Corps figures from the Vietnam War
- Crawler track parts shaped with easy-to-paint resin


Item Size/Weight : 38 x 24.5 x 8 cm / 666g

Product Specifications

Country

USA

Item code

DR3546

JAN code

4545782085167

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