To the Next Level
fter its introduction in 1962, the M51 went on to form the core of Israeli Defense Forces armored units, succeeding the M1 and M50. A large number of M51s used the cast hull M4A1 Sherman as a base, installing a long caliber 105mm gun in a cast turret which was extended rearwards to accommodate the gun. Powered by a 460hp diesel and employing horizontal volute spring suspension (HVSS) with wide tracks, it could boast of excellent mobility. The Six Day War of 1967 saw the M51's combat debut.
This great value product pairs the popular Tamiya 1/35 scale Israeli Tank M51 kit (Item 35323) with 3 photoetched parts sets from Aber, which are included in the box. Use them to make your own highly-detailed model of the tank.
About the Model
★This is a 1/35 scale plastic assembly kit of the M51. Length: 257mm, Width: 86mm.
★Distinctive form of the tank is faithfully reproduced based on a thorough study of an actual tank in a museum.
★The cast turret has rich finish and accurately captures the M51's elongated shape.
★Realistic HVSS suspension and T80 tracks.
★Commander & loader figures, plus 3 types of marking options included.
★Photo-etched parts from ABER make for an even more detailed finish.
★7 frets of photo-etched parts and 5 metal parts boost detail across the model.
★Photo-etched fenders not only provide a crisp finish, they also allow depiction of dents and damage.
★Metal machine gun heat sink and charging handle components bring out the accuracy of the molding.
Note: Models supplied unassembled and unpainted. Scale: 1:35.
