{"product_id":"tamiya-35326-1-35-us-m1a2-sepabrams-tu","title":"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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIts key features are:\u003cbr\u003e1\/35 scale assembly kit model of the M1A2 SEP Abrams tank with the TUSK II urban survival kit\u003cbr\u003eLength: 280mm, Width: 127mm\u003cbr\u003eThe 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\u003cbr\u003eModel can be made to feature defensively-upgraded TUSK II or TUSK I systems\u003cbr\u003eComplex reactive armor is constructed with few parts and little fuss\u003cbr\u003eIncludes commander and loader figures (total 2)\u003cbr\u003eComes with TUSK I and 2 types of TUSK II markings\u003cbr\u003eFrom the tile-shaped reactive armor to the M2 heavy machine gun above the main gun, the model captures the tank's powerful form\u003cbr\u003eComplex shields on top of the turret are recreated with transparent parts\u003cbr\u003eMounted M2 heavy machine gun and spotlight add further realism\u003cbr\u003eUnique TUSK II tile-shaped reactive armor can be installed using a small number of parts\u003cbr\u003eVCU (Vapor Compression Unit) specific to M1A2 SEP on hull rear is faithfully reproduced\u003cbr\u003eLatest M1A2 hull features such as battery panel on top of engine room are included\u003cbr\u003eThe front draw-bar mirrors that on the rear tank\u003cbr\u003eParts recreate the belly-armor that provided protection from mines and improvised explosive devices\u003cbr\u003eIncludes 2 commander \u0026amp; loader figures wearing body armor and in realistic pose\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePaints:\u003cbr\u003eLight 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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne decal sheet with markings for 3 versions\u003cbr\u003e1) Tusk II 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Baghdad, July 2008\u003cbr\u003e2) Tusk I 68th Armored Regiment, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Iraq\u003cbr\u003e3) Tusk I 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Iraq\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 35326\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMSRP:\u003c\/strong\u003e $100.00\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 P11994066. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6px !important; color: #d3d3d3 !important; line-height: 8px !important;\"\u003eTrainz Product Id: 11994066\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Tamiya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39738186530938,"sku":"P11994066","price":80.08,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1260\/4747\/products\/3587487.jpg?v=1678318863","url":"https:\/\/www.trainz.com\/products\/tamiya-35326-1-35-us-m1a2-sepabrams-tu","provider":"Trainz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}