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

Towards German Schutzenpanzer Marder I

The exceedingly effective and advanced German Marder joined active solution inside the extremely very early 1970's. It had been created under a notion that departed from past armored workers carriers, because it really is effective at unpleasant and defensive combat operations. It offers good security to its load of infantrymen from little arms fire, and fallout from a tactical nuclear assault. Designed and produced by the Rheinstahl Henschel AG of Kassel, renowed because of their formidable Tiger tanks of WWII, the Marder became such an original armored car, it absolutely was classed as a brand new category, and called the "MICV" or Mechanized Infantry Fight Vehicle with NATO forces. The growth of Marder dated back into the first 1960's if the very first prototypes had been designed for assessment. These closely resembled in features the HS30, then operating, and having a forward mounted turret. However the powerplant had been relocated to a right-side midship permitting a rear exit format for the infantrymen. Further improvements and a redesign made radical modifications and repositioned the powerplant to the right ahead section. Ab muscles last prototypes available in the mid 1960's showed a sleek and sloped front area that delivers exemplary protection. It is powered by a Mercedes-Benz 6-cylinder diesel engine capable of 600h- allowing a maximum road price of 75km/h. The Marder 1A2 is an upgraded variation that has a "Milan" anti-tank missile system. The Marder, with 20 years operating, is continually being enhanced to meet the requirements of NATO's long-lasting strategy.

Specs & Features

• Step by step plastic components molded in brownish and attached with sprues.
• Ready to create precision model kit.
• Accurately reproduced exterior.
• Authentic versatile tracks.
• Includes bust-figures of a commander and a motorist.
• Detailed diesel motor.
• Operating hatches and a rotating turret.
• Realistic "Milan" anti-tank missle system.
• Waterslide decals.
• Includes step by step and informative pictorial instructions.