Tamiya 1:35 M109A3G

The kit proposed by Tamiya company includes a plastic model kit of German self propelled gun in 1:35 scale.

The Tamiya kit allows building the German M1096A3G self-propelled gun together with the commander and the driver. The vehicle is a deep modification of the American M109, manufactured in Germany. Work on the construction began in the mid-60s and lasted until the turn of the century. The German version has a modified cannon, its own fire control, and charging system. It was withdrawn from service in the first decade of the 21st century, replacing it with a new excellent vehicle - Panzerhaubitze 2000.

The Tamiya kit consists of a repacked Italeri model and Tamiya figures and decals. The box contains 4 frames with parts of the vehicle, a frame with elements of figures, a frame with transparent parts and decals (allow reconstruction of the vehicle from the artillery school or 145th Armored Artillery Battalion).

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-67 or spray TS-61 (armor)
• Tamiya XF-68 or spray TS-62 (brown camouflage)
• Tamiya XF-69 or spray TS-63 (black camouflage)
• Tamiya XF-84 (caterpillars, ropes)
• Tamiya XF-85 (rubber parts, track pads)
• Tamiya XF-49 (cannon running)
• Tamiya XF-64 (wooden elements)
• Tamiya XF-1 (tires, grenade launchers, KM cartridges)
• Tamiya XF-2 (radar elements)
• Tamiya X-10 (MG3, accessories)
• Tamiya X-1, X-7, X-11 (lights and headlights)

Commander:

• Tamiya XF-1, XF-4, XF-5, XF-64, XF-66 (overalls, camouflage)
• Tamiya XF-1 (headphone, gloves, shoes, cable)
• Tamiya XF-15 (skin)

Set contains:

• The assembly instruction.
• Frames with plastic parts.
• Decals.
• Rubber tracks.
• Transparent plastic elements.
• Soldiers / crew figures.

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.