Dragon Models 1/35 Scale M103A1 Heavy Tank

This Black Label series model from Dragon Models is the 65-ton M103 Heavy Tank that served with the US Army and US Marine Corps (USMC) during the height of the Cold War from 1957-1974. Its whole design was created on the need to counter Soviet heavy tanks and thus it boasted a rifled 120-millimeter M58 cannon for long-distance engagements. This gun fired a separate-loading round which required two loaders, thus requiring five men in the crew. The armor was up to 180 millimeters thick on the front of the turret. Some 300 T43E1 tanks were built, of which 219 were later converted to M103A1 standard and 153 rebuilt into M103A2s. Practically every part in the cram-packed box is a new tooling. The only exception is the wheels, which are derived from a previous release. The irregular form of the turret is accurately shaped and it has a subtle cast texture. The cast texture on the hull is also beautifully recreated.

Dragon Models 1/35 Scale M103A1 Heavy Tank: 1/35 scale plastic model kit Accurate rendition of the M103A1 Heavy Tank Highly-detailed slide molded parts ensure accuracy and ease of assembly Cartograf decals