35269 US M1A2 Abrams Operation Iraqi Freedom (1:35 Scale)

Really good model kit. Not too easy or hard to build. As per normal with Tamiya, the pieces fit together perfectly. It was a pleasure to build and looks amazing. Cheapest i could find it as well.

Excellent model

For an old kit it still holds up with the rest

Excellent model of the Abrams. Very good detail and at 1/35 scale looks good on display shelf. Had to wait a while for it to arrive from Japan but when it did the box was in perfect condition. The supplier kept me notified by Email of the model while it was in transit. When it got Ireland I had to give the customs man a couple of quid for it but this model was worth it.

This is a really good and challenging model. You get a lot for your money with all the additional external kit supplied to customise the model. The reason for only fours stars rather than 5 is that there was too much DIY required; instead of pre-molded glass parts for the various vision windows you have to cut them out from a plain piece of perspex, also the same is true of the panels on the front of the turrent. I needed a small amount of filler at the back of the hull but apart from that the fit was excellent

A very nice kit of this US tank!

As expected from the brand, a quality product. Very pleased.

Looks great when built

Zeer leuke modelbouw

This is one of the better M1 tank models on the market. Assembly is good, there's a few issues I'll detail later. However for the price, it's a good representation of several versions of the Abrams tank, and comes with a lot of nice extras. So first, the good: +This kit will let you assemble one of the following: two different M1A2s from 3 ACR circa 2003, one US Army M1A1 from 2003, a USMC M1A1 also from 2003, and then two US Army tanks operating in Germany or Kosovo circa 1999. There's decals for all of those, complete painting schematics, and the different equipment from type to type (CITV for M1A2s, Missile Counter-Measure and different smoke grenade launchers for the USMC version etc) +Assembly is pretty easy. There's nothing that was too tricky about it. Almost everything fits +Instructions are clear, each different type of tank has clearly marked call outs for specific assembly steps. +Tracks are great for "rubber band" style. They take and keep paint and glue, handled all the weathering products I use without damage or marring. +Unlike many models, it comes with bags and boxes to help you fill out the stowage. And the bad: -Minor fit issue with the top hull to the rear of the tank. If you don't do anything to it, it sorta stands out a little bit, but it cleans up okay, just annoying. -This is not the most detailed Abrams on the market. It's quite nice, but it does not have the non-skid texture the Abrams should have on the hull. The clear plastic bits provided for the periscopes and optics are lame. I used large mylar confetti cut to fit instead, looked better. Basically this is a great model for the price. If you're a serious hardcore modeler you might be happier with a Dragon or other higher end model for the fine details, but if you just want a solid 1:35 scale Abrams, and have fairly modest modeling experience, this model will get you what you want for half to two thirds of the price of a more expensive model. Even if you are into more fancy models, this would be a great starting point for after market kit parts.

El producto llegó en perfectas condiciones y mucho antes de lo esperado, la verdad estoy muy feliz por la compra porque todos lo elementos estás muy bien detallados y las instrucciones son muy claras, es la primera compra que hago de esta marca y en este artículo es un rotundo 10. Lo recomiendo a gente que le gusta el armado y tiene algo de tiempo.

Beau modèle

Muy buena maqueta y con muchos detalles.