Tamiya 35269 - 1/35 US M1A2 Abrams Detail Edition  [35269]

Tamiya 35269 1/35 M1A2 Abrams Kit Overview

The Tamiya 1/35 M1A2 Abrams captures the technological step change that the Abrams introduced. Entering service in 1980, the M1 brought a turbine engine and layered armor into frontline service, a clear evolution from machines like the M60. The M1A2 model incorporates battlefield electronics such as the Intervehicular Information System (IVIS) and the Commander's Independent Thermal Viewer (CITV), equipment that proved decisive during operations like Iraqi Freedom.

Operational Background and Modelling Appeal

The M1A2 saw widespread operational use where its integrated systems and mobility were tested. For scale enthusiasts, this Tamiya kit provides a faithful basis to recreate those details. Builders can choose configuration options to represent either the M1A2 or the M1A1HA, reflecting field variants seen in recent conflicts.

Kit Contents and Assembly Notes

This kit focuses on accurate reproduction and a satisfying assembly experience. It includes T-158 style belt tracks, clear parts for vision devices and lights, and accessories like the Missile Counter Measures Device and smoke dischargers. Additional items such as Combat Identification Panels, an M2 machine gun and an Auxiliary Power Unit are included, and decals support desert and NATO liveries for layout flexibility.