TAMIYA Model Kits (156)

Of the many M113 type personnel carriers developed, the M113A2 began production in June 1979. Based on combat experience in Vietnam, this version was made with improved transmission, operating equipment and cooling system as well as reinforced suspension. Detachable fuel tanks were moved to the rear and external sides of the vehicle, smoke dischargers were mounted on the front, and the trim vane was enlarged. M113A2 units were deployed to the Gulf War in 1991, and in the 2003 Iraq War. The most recent M113A2 active in Iraq was also equipped with Combat Identification Panels (CIP), the latest friend and foe recognition device to prevent friendly attack.Precision plastic assembly model kit. Paint and glue not included. Requires assembly and painting. For intermediate to advanced skill modellers.

"Famo" When a tank became inoperative, the Recovery Platoons were informed of the condition of both the tank and the surrounding road surface. Tanks such as Pz.Kpfw.III and Pz.Kpfw.IV could be towed by a single 18 ton heavy half-track, but heavy tanks such as the Tiger I or Panther required three or more towing vehicles. In that case, about 5 meters of wire rope was used to link each of the half-tracks together. Except for emergency situations, a draw-bar was used for the tank/half-track linkage instead of wire rope. After the linkage was complete, a commander and signalman boarded the lead half-track, directing the other half-tracks by a series of hand signals. Largest Half-Track in the German Army Detailed information on the finished FAMO is presented one month after the initial report of the mock-up. The FAMO was the largest half-track in the German army, and the model reflects the size and detail of this behemoth. Combine with the Panzer III, IV, Tiger I and Panther for a variety of diorama possibilities. Did Somebody Call a Tow Truck? In the wake of Blitzkrieg advances made by the Wehrmacht at the outbreak of WWII, the recovery of damaged or broken tanks from the battlefield proved relatively simple. After securing an area, reinforcing divisions could easily send inoperative vehicles back to the homeland for repair via railway. However, in the seesaw battles with the British Army in North Africa and against the Russian Army on the Russian front, the quick replenishment of tank strength became an indispensable element of Wehrmacht battle strategy. The utilization of the 18 ton Heavy Half-Track “Famo” proved fundamental to this strategy. The proposal for the development of the Wehrmacht half-tracks was first made in 1932. Originally, three half-tracks, designated by their towing capability (5 ton, 8 ton and 12 ton) were designed, until 1936, when a light 3 ton vehicle and a heavy 18 ton vehicle, the largest one in the Wehrmacht, were also added. The 18 ton half track was mainly developed for the towing of 21cm and 24cm artillery howitzer and of course for tank recovery. It could also be used for the transport of over 30 troops. Features 1/35 plastic assembly kit of the largest half-track in the German Army. Overall Length: 243mm, Overall Width: 75mm. Highly detailed model captures the size and tank-towing power of the FAMO. Realistic treads and suspension. Synthetic rubber front tires and steerable front wheels for maximum realism. Rear gate and storage doors can be assembled in the open or closed position. Tank towing drawbar included. Can be assembled with or without engine side panels, revealing fully detailed engine. Engine can be assembled outside of FAMO. Eight figures (four variations) included.

During WWII, the German Tiger I was greatly feared by Allied forces for its thick armor and powerful 88mm gun. This is a 1/35 scale plastic assembly kit model of the German Tiger I late production variant which was put in production from January 1944 and appeared on the Normandy front. Features of the late production variant of the Tiger I, including the distinctive silhouette, the powerful 88mm gun, periscope on commander's cupola, and pressed steel wheels, have all been realistically reproduced. In addition, shell loading area in the turret as well as hatch undersides have detailed finish. Kit includes two types of gun barrels and gun mantlets to enable to build the last production variant model. Furthermore, one commander figure also included.

The M60 is an American second-generation main battle tank MBT. It was officially standardized as the Tank, Combat, Full Tracked: 105-mm Gun, M60 in March 1959. Although developed from the M48 Patton, the M60 tank series was never officially christened as a Patton tank. The US Army considered it a "product-improved descendant" of the Patton tank's design. The design similarities are evident comparing the original version of the M60 and the M48A2. It has been sometimes informally grouped as a member of the Patton tank family. High quality plastic model kit in authentic 1/35 scale. High quality engineering and design from Japan, build and paint as to match the illustrated box art or modify. Paint and glue not included. Requires assembly and painting. For intermediate to advanced skill modellers.