Tamiya 35326 1:35 US M1A2 SEPABRAMS TU

Description

This is Tamiya 35326 1/35 US M1A2 SEPABRAMS TU. 1/35 Military Miniatures No.326, U.S. Main Battle Tank M1A2 SEP Abrams Tusk II. During the Iraq War of 2003 and the subsequent occupation, the M1 Abrams served as the main tank of the US military. While the M1A2 SEP was a highly modernized version including electronics improvements and so on, the US military found that it faced a new threat during the occupation from 2004 onwards, namely in close-quarters urban situations with weapons such as mines and hand-held weapons. Tank Urban Survival Kits (TUSK) were developed to counter such threats, and the original TUSK I added block-shaped reactive armor to the tank sides as well as an anti-mine underplate, additional M2 heavy machine gun above the main gun, and shields for the loader. The TUSK II upgrade further added shields for the commander and the distinctive tile-shaped reactive armor, although these were not fitted to all M1A2 SEPs.

Its key features are:
1/35 scale assembly kit model of the M1A2 SEP Abrams tank with the TUSK II urban survival kit
Length: 280mm, Width: 127mm
The model replicates the tank’s imposing form including unique tile-shaped reactive armor, commander and loader shields and M2 machine gun on the main gun
Model can be made to feature defensively-upgraded TUSK II or TUSK I systems
Complex reactive armor is constructed with few parts and little fuss
Includes commander and loader figures (total 2)
Comes with TUSK I and 2 types of TUSK II markings
From the tile-shaped reactive armor to the M2 heavy machine gun above the main gun, the model captures the tank’s powerful form
Complex shields on top of the turret are recreated with transparent parts
Mounted M2 heavy machine gun and spotlight add further realism
Unique TUSK II tile-shaped reactive armor can be installed using a small number of parts
VCU (Vapor Compression Unit) specific to M1A2 SEP on hull rear is faithfully reproduced
Latest M1A2 hull features such as battery panel on top of engine room are included
The front draw-bar mirrors that on the rear tank
Parts recreate the belly-armor that provided protection from mines and improvised explosive devices
Includes 2 commander & loader figures wearing body armor and in realistic pose

Paints:
Light Sand, Gunmetal, Chrome Silver, Gold Leaf, Smoke, Clear Blue, Clear Red, Flat Black, Flat White, Flat Flesh, Dark Gray, Metallic Gray, Buff, Desert Yellow, Olive Drab, Dark Iron, Rubber Black

One decal sheet with markings for 3 versions
1) Tusk II 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Baghdad, July 2008
2) Tusk I 68th Armored Regiment, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Iraq
3) Tusk I 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Iraq

Condition: Factory New
Operational Status: Functional
Original Box: Yes

Manufacturer: Tamiya
Model Number: 35326
MSRP: $100.00

Category 1: Model Kits
Category 2: 1:35

The Trainz SKU for this item is P11994066.

Trainz Product Id: 11994066