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Build legendary armored fighting vehicles with 1/35 scale tank models from Academy Models, delivering exceptional value and impressive engineering quality across WWII through modern armor. This comprehensive collection features German Tigers and Panthers, American Shermans and Abrams, Israeli Merkavas and Magachs, Soviet T-34s, and specialized tank destroyers with accurate hull shapes, detailed running gear, link-and-length tracks, and comprehensive decal sheets for experienced modelers and newcomers alike.
Academy Models has earned recognition as a manufacturer delivering exceptional value in 1/35 scale armor modeling, combining accurate engineering, comprehensive detail, and accessible pricing that enables modelers to build extensive collections representing armor history from World War II through contemporary main battle tanks. This specialized collection showcases Academy's commitment to recreating legendary tanks and armored fighting vehicles from German, American, Israeli, Soviet, British, and Korean forces with builder-friendly construction and impressive finished results.
The Tiger I represents one of the most iconic tanks in military history, and Academy offers comprehensive coverage across production variants and operational periods. The Tiger I Early Production Version captures the initial production configuration with distinctive features including smoke candle dischargers, early road wheels, and Feifel air filters. The Tiger I Mid Version represents the most common production variant with simplified features and improved reliability.
The Tiger I Early Operation Citadel specifically recreates vehicles from the Battle of Kursk in summer 1943, including appropriate markings and tactical numbers from schwere Panzer-Abteilungen that participated in Germany's last major Eastern Front offensive. The Tiger I Late Version showcases final production improvements including steel road wheels, zimmerit anti-magnetic paste texture, and late-war modifications. The Tiger I Early Exterior Model provides additional early variant options with comprehensive exterior detail.
The King Tiger Last Production represents Germany's most powerful production tank, featuring the Henschel turret, 88mm KwK 43 L/71 gun, and massive armor protection that made it virtually invulnerable from the front. Academy's engineering captures the King Tiger's imposing presence with accurate hull angles, detailed suspension, and comprehensive track assemblies.
The Panther series showcases Germany's medium tank excellence with the Panther Ausf.G Last Production representing final production standards with simplified features and improved reliability, while the Panther Ausf.G Early Version captures initial Ausf.G production with distinctive features including early hull machine gun mount and specific road wheel configurations.
Academy's Panzer IV coverage includes the Panzer IV Ausf.H Ver.Late representing the most common mid-war variant with long 75mm gun and schürzen side armor, the Panzer IV Ausf.H with Armor featuring comprehensive armor protection, and the Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf.H/J providing options for both variants.
The Panzer III series features the Panzer III Ausf.J North Africa with desert warfare modifications, the Panzer III Ausf.N Afrika Korps with short 75mm support gun, and the Panzer III Ausf.L representing later production standards. Early war armor includes the Panzer II Ausf.F North Africa, the Pz.Kpfw.35(t) Czech-designed light tank, and the Panzer I with Motorcycle combination set.
Academy's Israeli armor collection showcases the IDF's innovative approach to tank warfare and modification programs. The Merkava Mk.III represents Israel's indigenous main battle tank design with front-mounted engine, rear troop compartment, and comprehensive armor protection. The Merkava Mk.IID showcases the improved Mk.II variant with enhanced armor and fire control systems, while the Merkava Mk.IV LIC represents the latest generation with modular armor and advanced battlefield management systems.
Israeli modifications of American tanks demonstrate the IDF's engineering prowess. The M-51 Super Sherman features the powerful French 105mm CN-105-F1 gun mounted on the Sherman chassis, creating a formidable tank destroyer that served through the 1973 Yom Kippur War. The Magach series includes the Magach 6B Gal Batash representing heavily modified M60 Patton tanks with reactive armor, and the Magach 7C Gimel showcasing further IDF improvements to American armor platforms.
American WWII armor features the versatile Sherman in multiple configurations including the M4A3(76)W Battle of Bulge with long 76mm gun and wet ammunition stowage, and the USMC M4A2(75) Pacific Theater representing Marine Corps diesel-powered variants. Light tanks include the M3A1 Stuart and the British M3 Stuart Honey in Commonwealth service.
American tank destroyers showcase specialized anti-armor platforms including the M36/M36B2 Battle of the Bulge with powerful 90mm gun, the M36B1 GMC variant, the M-18 Hellcat fast tank destroyer, the M10 GMC mid-war destroyer, and the USSR M10 Lend-Lease in Soviet service.
Modern American armor features the M1 Abrams family including the M1A1 Abrams Iraq 2003 representing Operation Iraqi Freedom configurations, the M1A2 TUSK II with Tank Urban Survival Kit upgrades, and the M1A2 V2 TUSK II representing the latest improvements. The M60A2 showcases the unique Starship variant with 152mm gun-launcher system.
Soviet tank design is represented by multiple T-34/85 variants, the most produced tank in history. The T-34/85 Ural Tank Factory No.183 represents production from the primary Soviet tank plant, the T-34/85 No.112 Factory Production showcases variants from alternative production facilities, and the T-34/85 No.183 Factory Berlin 1945 captures the final assault on Nazi Germany with appropriate tactical markings and battle damage options.
Modern Korean armor showcases indigenous design excellence with the K2 Black Panther representing one of the world's most advanced main battle tanks with active protection systems, autoloader, and advanced fire control. The Polish Land Forces K2GF represents export variants, while the K21 IFV showcases Korean infantry fighting vehicle design.
Academy tank kits deliver consistent engineering standards that balance detail with buildability. Each kit features accurate dimensional scaling verified against technical documentation, crisp panel line detail with appropriate depth and spacing, detailed suspension systems with individual road wheels and return rollers, link-and-length track assemblies or individual track links depending on kit, optional position hatches for open or closed configurations, detailed main guns with rifling and muzzle brakes, comprehensive stowage and external equipment, photo-etched parts in select kits for enhanced detail, and multi-option decal sheets representing multiple vehicles and units.
The engineering approach emphasizes logical part breakdown that follows natural assembly sequences, excellent part fit minimizing gaps and seam lines, minimal flash and mold lines requiring cleanup, clear instruction sheets with exploded-view diagrams, and paint callouts referencing multiple paint manufacturers. This builder-friendly approach makes Academy kits accessible to intermediate modelers while providing sufficient detail for advanced builders seeking quick builds or diorama projects.
Academy's commitment to accuracy is evident in variant-specific details that distinguish production periods, theater-specific modifications reflecting operational use, accurate markings representing documented vehicles and units, appropriate weapons and equipment for time periods, and correct camouflage patterns for theaters and seasons. The decal sheets include tactical numbers, unit insignia, kill markings where appropriate, maintenance stencils, and operational instructions, enabling modelers to recreate specific historical vehicles or create plausible examples based on documented practices.
All Academy 1/35 tanks integrate seamlessly with the broader 1/35 scale modeling ecosystem. These kits work perfectly alongside tanks from other manufacturers, creating combined formations and comparative displays. Combine Academy tanks with Tamiya tanks for classic armor subjects, pair with Takom tanks for modern armor displays, integrate with Trumpeter tanks for comprehensive collections, or combine with Italeri tanks for European theater dioramas.
The consistent 1/35 scale allows for accurate diorama construction with figures, buildings, terrain accessories, and military vehicles from various manufacturers, creating realistic battlefield scenes and historical vignettes.
Academy tank kits provide excellent surfaces for advanced painting and weathering techniques. The detailed panel lines and surface textures support realistic weathering effects including dust accumulation in recesses and panel lines, mud splatter on lower hull and running gear, paint chipping on high-wear areas and edges, oil and fuel stains around hatches and engine decks, exhaust discoloration and soot staining, track wear and metallic highlighting, and zimmerit texture painting on appropriate German variants.
The comprehensive detail allows modelers to showcase techniques including pre-shading and post-shading, modulation and color variation, pin washes and panel line accents, pigment weathering for dust and dirt, hairspray chipping technique, oil paint rendering for streaks and stains, and realistic track weathering with rust and mud effects.
Academy Models delivers exceptional value in 1/35 armor modeling, offering comprehensive detail and accurate engineering at accessible price points that enable building extensive collections. The combination of subject variety, consistent quality, and reasonable pricing makes Academy tanks ideal for modelers building comprehensive armor collections representing specific theaters, time periods, or national forces without requiring significant investment in premium aftermarket details.
Beyond tanks, Academy Models offers extensive military modeling products. Explore 1/35 Academy Military Vehicles for APCs and IFVs, discover the complete 1/35 Tanks collection featuring all manufacturers, or visit the official Academy Models website for their complete product catalog, building guides, and company history.
