Academy Plastic ACY1389

Academy Plastic brand plastic 1:35 M113A1 Armored Personnel Carrier (APC) from
Academy Plastics. It's for experienced modelers.
The M-113 APC was developed for the US Army in the late '50s and
since then has seen use by the armies of over 50 countries. The M113 is a
fairly small vehicle, yet it can carry a squad of 10 soldiers, and is
amphibious. It proved especially useful in Southeast Asia where it easily
traveled through waterlogged jungles. The standard armament of the M113
is a single .50cal machine gun - subject to many field upgrades!

Highly detailed 1:35 plastic kit for static display.
Over 325 parts in olive, grey, & clear plastic with flexible PVC
tracks.
Detailed chassis with individual suspension arms and road wheels.
External details: optional position rear hatch, tow cable, tow hooks,
lights, machine gun and mount, tools, separate front hatch, and
camouflage netting.
Optional turrets for US, Korean, & Australian Armies, plus M132
flamethrower.
Full and authentic interior features engine and drivetrain, bench
seats, storage locker and radio, & driver's controls.
7 figures plus field accessories: backpacks, canteens, and rolled up
tents.
MARKING
OPTIONS: One decal sheet with markings for 4 vehicles:
1: M113A1 The Big Stuff, US Army Armored Cavalry.
2: M113A1, Republic of Korea Army.
3: M113A1, Royal Australian Army.
4: M132A1 Flamethrower Burn Baby Burn.
Color Scheme:
1 & 4: Olive Drab.
2: Olive Drab/Yellow camouflage.
3: Overall Forest Green.
Additional paints Required:
Flat: Black, White, Olive Drab, Rust, Orange, Sky.
Gloss: gunmetal, Silver.

One 1:35 M113A1 Armored Personnel Carrier

Assembly
Hobby Knife
Paint: (see MARKING OPTIONS)
Brushes
Sandpaper
Liquid Plastic Cement
White Glue
CA or Tube Type Thick Plastic Cement
Nice-to-have tools: Needle File Set, Sprue Cutter, Airbrush

Scale: 1:35
length: 5-1/2 (139mm)
width: 3 (77mm)
COMMENTS
Keep product safely away from children under 3 years of age.
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