The M48 “B” modification was used extensively in the Vietnam
conflict extensively as the main battle tank for the Us Marine Corps and US
Army - and Dragon has their latest
kit of this very type in their sights as their latest kit announcement…
The M48 main battle tanks was designed to dominate the
battlefield in a possible war with the Soviets in Europe – Well it turned out
the Patton wasn’t used in the fields of Central Europe in WWIII – but that doesn’t
mean it isn’t a popular tank. 12000- odd were made from 1952-59 and Dragon has made a 1/35th
scale version of the “B” Modification with additional armour on the exhausts
and tail lights, and a raised commander's cupola.
ITEM NUMBER: 3544
SCALE: 1:35
RELEASE DATE: May 2013
LAST UPDATE: 5/6/2013
SERIES: 1/35 Military
Newly designed M48A3 represent w/intricate detail
Travel lock can be assembled stand up/put down
Authentic 90mm M1 gun and detailed 0.50 cal MG molded on
3-directional slide-molded structure w/realistic detail
Commander's hatch and turret can assembled open/closed
Lever provided for stabilize 90mm M1 gun
Subtle headlights realistically produced
Well-defined turret w/crisp antenna and fences
Towing cable included
Cupola realistically exhibit w/crystal clear vision port
Handles and rail are on turret as original
Side fences of fender w/delicate screw head molded on
Front visions ports exhibit w/crystal clear parts
Spotlights present w/crystal clear parts
Realistically reproduced engine grill w/molded on details
Casting number molded on M48A3
One-piece slide-molded upper and lower hull w/delicate
detail
Jerrycan finely produced
Suspension system formed by different parts
Engine deck produced w/excellent details
Hull rear w/authentic engine grille and hocks
Sprockets and road wheels assembled by multiple parts
Detailed one-piece DS tracks
More info on this new tank kit when it surfaces ….