Tamiya 1:35 35349 French Light Tank

The kit proposed by Tamiya company includes a plastic model kit of French light tank in 1:35 scale.

The Tamiya kit allows you to build the French light tank AMX-13 from the Cold War period together with the commander. It was designed in the 1950s for airborne units. Its most distinctive feature is an unusual swing tower, located at the rear of the vehicle. AMX-13 has served in the French army for 20 years and today serves in the armies of many countries around the world. It was based on a number of combat vehicles of various types, including transporters, tank destroyers, and anti-aircraft guns. 

The box includes a hull element, a tower element, 4 frames with model parts, a photo etched engine cover, and a decal.

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-58 + XF-61 or AS-14 spray (hull)
• Tamiya XF-84 (caterpillar)
• Tamiya XF-85 (bandages, rubber tracks for tracks)
• Tamiya XF-56 (metal parts of the bomber equipment)
• Tamiya XF-64 (wooden parts of the bomber equipment)
• Tamiya XF-49 (canvas tower cover)
• Tamiya XF-1 (antenna)
• Tamiya X-10 (KM)
• Tamiya X-1, X-11, X-1, X-2, X-7 (headlamps and lights)

Commander:

• Tamiya XF-62 (helmet)
• Tamiya XF-49 (uniform)
• Tamiya XF-60 (belt)
• Tamiya XF-15 (leather)
• Tamiya XF-1 (binoculars)
• Tamiya XF-2 (goggles)

Set contains:

• The assembly instruction.
• Frames with plastic parts.
• Decals.
• Photo etched parts.
• Rubber tracks.
• Crew member.

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.