Tamiya 35162 - 1/35 Federal German Marder 1A2 MICV w/ Mil  [35162]

In regards to the German Schutzenpanzer Marder I

The very successful and advanced German Marder joined active service in early 1970's. It was designed under a thought that departed from past armored workers companies, because it really is with the capacity of offensive and defensive combat operations. It offers good security to its load of infantrymen from tiny hands fire, and fallout from a tactical nuclear assault. Designed and developed by the Rheinstahl Henschel AG of Kassel, renowed for his or her formidable Tiger tanks of WWII, the Marder became such a unique armored vehicle, it absolutely was classed as a brand new category, and called the "MICV" or Mechanized Infantry Overcome Vehicle with NATO forces. The growth regarding the Marder dated back again to early 1960's if the first prototypes were designed for evaluation. These closely resembled in appearance the HS30, then operating, and achieving a forward mounted turret. Though the powerplant ended up being moved to a right-side midship permitting a rear exit format the infantrymen. Further improvements and a redesign made radical changes and repositioned the powerplant toward right forward section. The very last prototypes available in the mid 1960's showed a sleek and sloped front side area providing you with exceptional protection. It really is running on a Mercedes-Benz 6-cylinder diesel engine effective at 600h- that enables a maximum road rate of 75km/h. The Marder 1A2 is an upgraded variation that features a "Milan" anti-tank missile system. The Marder, with 20 years operating, is constantly being improved to meet up with the needs of NATO's long-lasting strategy.

Specs & Features

• Detail by detail synthetic parts molded in dark brown and attached with sprues.
• Willing to construct precision model kit.
• Accurately reproduced external.
• Authentic versatile songs.
• Includes bust-figures of a commander and a motorist.
• Detailed diesel engine.
• Running hatches and a rotating turret.
• Practical "Milan" anti-tank missle system.
• Waterslide decals.
• Includes detailed and informative pictorial directions.