TA35269 M1A2 ABRAMS OIF 1/35

U.S. M1A2 Abrams 120mm Gun Main Battle Tank

The M1 Abrams, the worlds' strongest tank, has undergone step-by-step modification since its commission by the US military in 1980. The M1A2 evolved from the M1A1HA, and features Intervehicular Information System (IVIS) and Commander's Independent Thermal Viewer (CITV). Kit features A2 turret comes with CITV and new style vision block.

About the M1A2 Abrams

The M1 Abrams, officially commissioned by the US military in 1980, was designed totally different from previous post-WWII US military tanks. Although fitted with the same 105mm cannon as the M60, the M1 was powered by a gas turbine engine and was fitted with spaced armor. Planned to be commissioned by the US military over a long period, the M1 was designed with future reforms in mind. In 1984, the M1A1 was developed with a 120mm smooth bore cannon, and a further variant the M1A1HA was later developed featuring depleted uranium armor. This then led to the M1A2, which was fitted with Intervehicular Information System (IVIS), Commander's Independent Thermal Viewer (CITV) turret and new style vision block. The M1A1HA and the M1A2 both played significant roles in Operation Iraqi Freedom, being deployed by land forces as well as the Marine Corps as they moved toward Baghdad.

Specification

• Scale : 1/35
• Construction type : Assembly kit
• Photo-etch parts : Not included
• Decals : Included
• Special feature 1 : Overall length: 283mm
• Special feature 2 : Overall width: 105mm
• Special feature 3 : Parts used to reproduce M1A1HA included.
• Special feature 4 : Parts used to reproduce Marine Corps version included.
• Special feature 5 : Missile Counter Measures Device (MCD), smoke discharger and float brackets included to allow reproduction of Marine Corps version.
• Special feature 6 : Combat Identification Panels (CIP), M2 machine gun, and Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) accessories included.
• Special feature 7 : Comes with Commander and loader half body figures.
• Special feature 8 : Decals for 4 desert vehicles and one NATO vehicle are provided.
  
  

  Note: The color chart below is the paints called out in the assembly manual of the model kit. Duplicate colors shown are in reference to Tamiya bottle paints as available in two sizes; 10ml and 23ml. Choose the bottle volume that best meets your needs. All spray can paints (AS, TS and PS) are available in 100ml.

  • TS-46 - 100ml Light Sand
  • TS-61 - 100ml NATO Green
  • TS-62 - 100ml NATO Brown
  • TS-63 - 100ml NATO Black
  • X-10 - 23ml Gun Metal
  • X-10 - 10ml Gun Metal
  • X-11 - 23ml Chrome Silver
  • X-11 - 10ml Chrome Silver
  • X-12 - 23ml Gold Leaf
  • X-12 - 10ml Gold Leaf
  • X-14 - 23ml Sky Blue
  • X-14 - 10ml Sky Blue
  • X-18 - 23ml Semi Gloss Black
  • X-18 - 10ml Semi Gloss Black
  • X-19 - 23ml Smoke
  • X-19 - 10ml Smoke
  • X-23 - 23ml Clear Blue
  • X-23 - 10ml Clear Blue
  • X-27 - 23ml Clear Red
  • X-27 - 10ml Clear Red
  • X-3 - 23ml Royal Blue
  • X-3 - 10ml Royal Blue
  • X-31 - 23ml Titanium Gold
  • X-31 - 10ml Titanium Gold
  • XF-1 - 23ml Flat Black
  • XF-1 - 10ml Flat Black
  • XF-15 - 23ml Flat Flesh
  • XF-15 - 10ml Flat Flesh
  • XF-56 - 23ml Metallic Grey
  • XF-56 - 10ml Metallic Grey
  • XF-57 - 23ml Buff
  • XF-57 - 10ml Buff
  • XF-60 - 23ml Dark Yellow
  • XF-60 - 10ml Dark Yellow
  • XF-62 - 23ml Olive Drab
  • XF-62 - 10ml Olive Drab
  • XF-67 - 23ml NATO Green
  • XF-67 - 10ml NATO Green
  • XF-68 - 23ml NATO Brown
  • XF-68 - 10ml NATO Brown
  • XF-69 - 23ml NATO Black
  • XF-69 - 10ml NATO Black
  • XF-7 - 23ml Flat Red