25180-Tanks-1/35 Israeli Tank M51 (w/Aber® Photo-Etched Parts)

To the Next Level
After 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.

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.

Tamiya Color paints for finishing the Israeli Tank M51

Useful tools in construction of the model
Item 74095 Drill Bit (1.0mm)
Item 74112 Fine Pin Vise D-R (0.1-3.2mm)

Tamiya Craft Tools and Finishing Materials are here to help with photo-etched parts!
Item 74066 Diamond File, Item 74067 Bending Pliers, Item 74068 Modeling Scissors
Item 87091 Tamiya CA Cement (Gel Type)
Item 87139 Tamiya CA Cement (Strong)
Item 87138 Tamiya CA Cement Accelerator
87061 Tamiya Metal Primer
74117 Bending Tweezers (for Photo-Etched Parts)

Make the details stand out!
Items 87131, 87132, 87133 & 87140: Panel Line Accent Color (Black), (Brown), (Gray), (Dark Brown)