Tamiya 1/48 M1A2 Abrams

A Modern Legend in 1/48
The M1 Abrams was formally adopted in 1980, and features highly recognizable flat surfaces and angular form, plus a powerful gas turbine engine. It was designed upgrade friendly, and various modifications throughout its service life have seen it remain at the cutting edge of military technology into the present day. One upgraded variant was the M1A1HA, which sported an L/44 120mm smoothbore gun and depleted uranium armor on the turret and hull; the M1A2 evolved this design further with technological enhancements such as the CITV thermal imaging sight, a Position/Navigation System and integrated sights for the commander and the driver. Its IVIS system allows advanced communication and information sharing between friendly vehicles. The M1A2 appeared in 1992 and in 2003 it saw its first action, in operations in Iraq.

About the Model

- This is a 1/48 scale plastic model assembly kit of the M1A2 Abrams. Length: 205mm, width: 77mm.
- The distinctive Abrams form and 120mm gun are captured with aplomb, using an intuitive parts breakdown.
- Hull and turret non-slip surfaces are accurately depicted.
- Assembly tracks have single-piece straight sections.
- Comes with a realistic commander torso figure, and 2 Iraq War marking options.
- Hull weight is included to lend the model a realistically heavy feel.

Packaging

- The model, which measures 205mm, accurately captures the M1A2 form with an intuitive parts breakdown.


- Turret rear bustle rack and Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) are recreated, for a detailed finish.


- Realistic depictions of the tracks are assembly-type, with single-piece straight sections.

- Choose whether to assemble with cupola hatch closed, or open to allow display of commander figure.


- Cupola support-mounted M2 machine gun, and 7.62 machine gun are accurately depicted.


- Non-slip surfaces on the turret and hull are rendered in style, for that exta-accurate touch.



Tamiya Color paints for painting the 1/48 U.S. Main Battle Tank M1A2 Abrams


Tamiya Color Tamiya Color
TS-46 Light sand ---

Tamiya Color Tamiya Color Tamiya Color X-7 Red XF-15 Flat flesh XF-62 Olive drab X-10 Gun metal XF-56 Metallic grey XF-84 Dark iron X-11 Chrome silver XF-57 Buff XF-85 Rubber black X-12 Gold leaf XF-59 Desert yellow ---

Make the details stand out!
Items 87131, 87132, 87133 & 87140: Panel Line Accent Color (Black), (Brown), (Gray), (Dark Brown)



- Useful tools in the construction of your model
Item 74087 Drill Bit (1.2mm)
Item 74112 Fine Pin Vise D-R (0.1-3.2mm)



- Present your model as it deserves to be displayed
Item 73004 Display Case C