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The kit proposed by Tamiya company includes a plastic model kit of armored transporter in 1:35 scale.
The Tamiya kit allows building the model of the Australian M113A1 fire support car from the Cold War period with the commander. The vehicle is a modification of the American M113 armored transporter, equipped with a Saladin armored turret with a 76 mm cannon.
The box contains a hull element, 3 frames with vehicle components, rubber tracks, and decals.
Plastic parts should be cut out of frames, fit together and glued according to the assembly instruction. You should paint the whole model using modeling paints according to the proposed paint scheme in the instruction. It is important to remember that some plastic parts require painting before gluing. In the end, it is needed to apply decals according to markings or graphics in instruction.
Paints suggested by the manufacturer for the best effect:
Vehicle:
- Tamiya XF-62 or spray TS-28 (armor)
- Tamiya XF-1 (bandages, rubber elements)
- Tamiya XF-56 (tracks, towline)
- Tamiya X-10 (MGs)
Commander:
- Tamiya XF-49, XF-61 (uniform)
- Tamiya XF-1 (beret)
- Tamiya XF-15 (skin)
Set contains:
- The assembly instruction.
- Frames with plastic parts.
- Decals.
- Rubber tracks.
- Crew figurine.
Kit does NOT contain paints and glue.
Here are the basic tools and materials you need:
- Pilers for cutting plastic parts.
- Modeling penknife.
- File or sandpaper.
- Cement for plastic models.
- Brush or airbrush.
- Modeling paints.
If you are not sure of any accessories or colors of paints you need for your model kit, please ask us, we will be glad to help you.