{"product_id":"tamiya-35120-1-35-us-m48a3-patton-military-tank-model-kit","title":"Tamiya 35120 1:35 US M48A3 PATTON Military Tank Model Kit","description":"This is Tamiya 35120 1\/35 US M48A3 Patton. Design of the M48 series of medium tanks commenced in October 1950, with the Chrysler Corporation commissioned to do the design work and provide six prototypes. Due to the Korean war, production of the M48 was authorized prior to the completion of any prototype or testing. Ford and General Motors were awarded production contracts, in addition to Chrysler, and the first M48 was delivered in early 1953. Numerous technical problems with the new tank delayed its deployment in significant numbers until 1958. There are numerous variations and modifications of the M48 in existence all over the world today, and this kit depicts an M48A3 Patton as it appeared during the Vietnam conflict when employed by the U.S. Forces. Using a cast elliptical hull which has high structural rigidity and excellent ballistic protection, this 47.5 ton tank has proven its worth in the field of combat against like opposition. The major improvement of the M48 over the M47 was the superior shape of the Turtleback cast steel turret, which provided a greater internal volume and much better ballistic protection. Armed with a 90mm M41 gun and on 7.62 coaxial machine gun and a 12.7 machine gun in the commanders cupola, and powered by a Continental V-12 AV-1790 petrol engine of 865 hp, this fine tank has a top road speed of 48 km\/h. It is crewed by a Commander, Gunner, Radio operator\/loader and a driver. The M48 series of medium tanks is or has been used by a great number of nations around the world, and is expected to remain a first line battle tank for many years to come.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIts key features are:\u003cbr\u003ePlastic parts molded in olive drab green\u003cbr\u003ePosition of accessories on tank - such as the Jerry cans - can vary\u003cbr\u003eCommander and another figure included\u003cbr\u003ePliable and authentic tank tracks\u003cbr\u003eWire rope included\u003cbr\u003eWaterslide decals with markings for two tank craft\u003cbr\u003eDetailed pictorial instructions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMarking options:\u003cbr\u003eOne decal sheet with markings for two tanks:\u003cbr\u003e1: C23, USMC 217793 or 202078, Playboy Bunny Insignia, 54\u003cbr\u003e2: Star Insignia, U.S. Army 9B0035, 11ACR or 9-277, 1-TK2 or B12. Shark Mouth Insignia may be added to either tank in front\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePaints needed: Olive Drab, Gun Metal, Gold, Chrome Silver, Matt Black, Flesh, Khaki, Dark Green, Metallic Gray, Red Brown, Black, Green Brushes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Factory New\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperational Status:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"#\" title=\"This item is brand new from the factory.\"\u003eFunctional\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Box:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tamiya\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35120\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMSRP:\u003c\/strong\u003e $33.00\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCategory 1:\u003c\/strong\u003e Model Kits\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCategory 2:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:35\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Trainz SKU for this item is P11994047. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6px !important; color: #d3d3d3 !important; line-height: 8px !important;\"\u003eTrainz Product Id: 11994047\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Tamiya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44057204195450,"sku":"P11994047","price":27.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1260\/4747\/files\/P11994047-04609A03.jpg?v=1762254751","url":"https:\/\/www.trainz.com\/products\/tamiya-35120-1-35-us-m48a3-patton-military-tank-model-kit","provider":"Trainz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}