The
M1A1 Abrams main battle tank is the principal combat tank
of the United States Army (and USMC). The M1 Abrams was
designed by the General Dynamics Corporation and first entered
US Army service around 1980. An improved version of the
M1, the M1A1 was introduced around 1985. The M1A1 has a
120mm smoothbore gun developed by Rheinmetall GmbH of Germany,
improved armor and an NBC protection system.
USMC
M1A1 Abrams (Heavy Armor) + U.S. Tank Crew Figure Set
Weighing nearly 68 tons, the tank is powered by a gas turbine
engine. The actual variant is an M1A1HA (Heavy Armor), which is
a version distinguished by the addition of first-generation depleted
uranium armor mesh within its composite armor package. The USMC
currently operates 403 M1A1 Abrams tanks, and this kit would be
ideal for depicting a scene involving Marines from Operation Iraqi
Freedom (OIF). Includes updated Magic Tracks. These track links
are highly detailed, and will be of great benefit to modelers
since they're extremely easy to assemble and to fit onto the running
gear. Includes 4 figures,
in this case well-sculpted modern US tank crewmen to populate
the vehicle.
M1
A1 Abrams Tank Super Kit
Assemble an Abrams M1 A1 Tank with this 1:35 Scale Plastic Model
Kit from Italeri. Suitable for Ages 10 & Older. FEATURES:
Finely rendered tan styrene and resin parts. Exquisitely detailed
resin turrent interior. Highly detailed
resin engine. Detailed resin driver's compartment.
Detailed road wheels and injection molded tracks. Highly detailed
turret and hull exterior. Mesh for the storage bucket at the rear
of the tank turret. Detailed weapons and equipment. Transparent
film. Quality waterslide decals with markings for 2 US Army versions.
Illustrated assembly and painting guide. INCLUDES: (1) Plastic
Model REQUIRES: Assembly Hobby Knife (HCAR0130) Cement (HCAR3415)
Pin Vise (HCAR0696) Paint (Bright Brass, Medium Gray, Gun Metal,
Olive Drab, Flat White, Skin Tone, Field Drab, Flat Black, Field
Green, Wood) SPECS: Scale: 1:35 Length: 10-7/8"" (276mm)
Width: 4"" (102mm) Parts: 280
M1A1
Abrams "Iraq 2003"
Decals for both US Army & US Marine C Company, 1st Tank Battalion.
Precise mortar and other weapon systms.
Accessories from new tooling, Flexible tracks.
M1A2
Abrams 120mm Gun Tank
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.
Includes: Abrams tank, 1 commander figure
and 1 loader torso figure, and lots of accessories.
Decals for 4 desert vehicles and one NATO vehicle are also included
in the kit.
M1-A1
/ A2 Abrams Tank Contains 616 parts to make any 1 of 5
variants.
M1A1HA, M1A1HA with Track Width Mine Plow, M1A1HA with Mine Roller,
M1A2 Abrams or M1 Panther II Mine Clearing Tank.
M1A2
/ M1A1HA Abrams Main Battle Tank
All you need to replicate US main battle tank during Operation
Iraqi Freedom is included. Parts for replication of either M1A2
or M1A1HA are provided. Commander's Independent Thermal Viewer
(CITV) and a new style vision block have been accurately reproduced.
Missile Counter Measures Device (MCD), smoke discharger and float
brackets also included to allow reproduction of Marine Corps version.
Combat Identification Panels (CIP), M2 machine gun, and Auxiliary
Power Unit (APU) accessories included. Includes
Commander and loader half body figures Decals for 4
desert vehicles and one NATO vehicle are provided.
US
M1A1 Abrams with Mine Plow
This kit is highly detailed and features an operable movable Mine
Plow. Includes life-like Commander and
Loader figures, movable main turret, and realistic
plastic tracks.
M1A1
Panther II, U.S. Army
The modern battlefield calls for specialized engineering equipment
and the M1 Panther II ably answers that summons. This 43-ton American
armoured vehicle is basically an Abrams modified for mine clearing,
with the turret removed. Slide mold technology contributes a .50-cal
MG with an opened muzzle, detailed video cameras, and accurately
detailed grenade launchers. Includes metal tow cables,
Highly detailed suspension with separate suspension arms. Photo-etched
frets offer components for the MG mount and bolt heads. Convenient
"Magic Tracks" are included.
M1
Abrams Main Battle Tank 1982-1992 - The
M1 Abrams was the most radical departure in US tank design
since World War II. Until the advent of the M1 in the early
1980s, the US Army had relied on the steady evolution of the
M26 Pershing tank, through the M46, M47, M48 and M60. The
M1 design came at a time when there were a host of important
new tank technologies coming to fruition, in terms of structure
and weaponry: these were integrated into it. This book details
the design, development and operational use of one of the
world's best main battle tanks.
Model
Military International - agazine covers scale models
relating to all aspects of hardware used in ground based warfare,
including tanks and AFVs, trucks and softskins, artillery,
infantry equipment, emplacements of all kinds and even military
helicopters.
Military
Model Vehicles Vol I - Following the outstanding success
of the first two volumes in this new series, this volume is
the first dealing with 1:35 scale military vehicles. This
book carries on the Verlinden tradition of displaying highly
detailed scale models with beautiful full color photographs.
Six of the seven models showcased were built by the highly
competent professional modelers at Verlinden Productions Studios.
The first vehicle to cross the pages is the ubiquitous WWII
German Tiger tank, enhanced with highly detailed resin and
photo-etched metal parts from Verlinden Productions, painted
and weathered to perfection. The next vehicle, a U.S. Army
Deuce -and-a-half cargo truck from WWII, is shown in all of
its glory, spiced up with more resin and photo-etched detail
parts from Verlinden Productions, its cargo bed loaded with
various supplies. A Russian KV-1 tank of WWII vintage is featured
in a fine study of weathering techniques. Two German WWII
softskins, the amphibious Schwimmwagen and! the popular Steyr
command & communications vehicle, are updated with resin
and photo-etched detail parts from Verlinden Productions,
and painted and weathered using the famous techniques pioneered
by Francois Verlinden himself. Another infamous German behemoth
from WWII , the Panther tank, is detailed with no less than
four different detail sets from Verlinden Productions. With
all of the additional parts, from the unique German zimmerit,
to a fully detailed engine, this model is true to scale in
weight as well as detail. Finally, we come to an outstanding
model of the Soviet T-72M1 main battle tank under the Iraqi
flag. This painstakingly researched and detailed model was
built by a highly skilled modeler, Charlie Pritchett, who
is currently employed on the staff at Verlinden Productions
Studios.
M1
Abrams at War - The first M1 Abrams Main Battle Tank rolled
off the assembly line in 1978. Built to close with and destroy
any opposing armored fighting vehicle in the world, while
providing protection for its crew in any conceivable combat
environment, the stalwart M1 Abrams quickly became the backbone
of the armored forces of the U.S. military—and of many
U.S. allies.
Military
Transport: Trucks & Transporters - 160 pages, covering
75 vehicles from around the world. All photos are in B/W,
with a line drawing, showing a version of the truck. Each
truck is covered by a brief history and tells about the differance
versions and a full specification listing. A better referance
book than most.
Military
Vehicles - This comprehensive guide provides a wealth
historical information and technical detail on over 300
military vehicles, from World War I transports to the
huge and complex prime movers of today's forces. Military
Vehicles covers a broad range of wheeled and tracked machines,
from reconnaissance vehicles to amphibious troop carriers,
trucks and tractors. Each vehicle is illustrated with a
full-color artwork, alongside informed text giving a detailed
account of its development. Full specifications are given
for each type, including maximum speed, range and power plant.
Contents include: Amphibious vehicles, Tracked Infantry vehicles,
light vehicles, tractors, trucks, prime movers and motorcycles.
Modelling
the US Army M4 (75mm) Sherman Medium Tank - The Sherman
tank was the principal US and Allied tank of World War II
with more Shermans manufactured than all German tanks combined.
Not only were large numbers manufactured, but there was a
very wide range of variants powered by different types of
engines, manufactured with different types of hulls, turrets
and other details. As a result, a M4A1 tank from the Tunisian
campaign in 1942 had nothing in common with a M4A3E8 tank
from the 1945 campaign in Germany, even if they shared the
same name. Consequently, the Sherman has proven to be an enormously
popular modeling subject.
