The last of three tanks to be named in honor of General George S. Patton, an early American advocate for tanks on the battlefield, the M48 Patton saw extensive service in Vietnam, where it was well-liked by U.S. forces for its ability to travel across the Vietnamese landscape with ease.
A replica of one of those M48A3 Pattons, this 1/35 scale, plastic kit features a rotating, hemispherical turret with an IR/white light projector, an elevating 90mm T54 gun, and a 12.7mm M2 Browning machine gun in the commander's cupola; opening hatches; a tall, snorkeling exhaust pipe for traveling through deep water; flexible tracks; a choice of authentic markings, including USMC decals with the famous Playboy Bunny; two crew figures; and more. You even get real wire tow cables! 10¼" long; 150 parts, skill level 2.
A replica of one of those M48A3 Pattons, this 1/35 scale, plastic kit features a rotating, hemispherical turret with an IR/white light projector, an elevating 90mm T54 gun, and a 12.7mm M2 Browning machine gun in the commander's cupola; opening hatches; a tall, snorkeling exhaust pipe for traveling through deep water; flexible tracks; a choice of authentic markings, including USMC decals with the famous Playboy Bunny; two crew figures; and more. You even get real wire tow cables! 10¼" long; 150 parts, skill level 2.
