Tamiya 35244 - 1/35 M26 Armoured Tank Recovery Vehicle Scale Kit  [35244]

Tamiya 35244 1/35 M26 ARV - WWII Support Vehicle Model

The Tamiya 1/35 Tamiya 35244 M26 Armored Tank Recovery Vehicle kit lets builders replicate a crucial recovery truck from World War II. The model celebrates the machines that recovered knocked-out tanks and kept armoured units operational during the push across Europe after D-Day.

Precision Parts and Realistic Build

Tamiya has designed this kit with careful attention to accuracy. Finished dimensions are 225mm in length and 106mm across, creating a substantial scale presence. The cab benefits from slide-moulding that produces a single, highly detailed shell, and the window armour can be modelled either shut or open to vary the display.

The crane and tandem winch are engineered for authentic appearance, and workshop details like a vice and welding tools enrich the model. The rear A-arm support offers five selectable positions to depict different recovery setups.

Service History Snapshot

The M26 entered action on the Italian Front in 1943 and later became a staple in the Normandy operations. Its ability to recover vehicles under fire or in poor conditions was vital to sustaining momentum. This kit is both a model and a nod to the recovery crews who kept tanks moving.