Build a detailed 1/35 scale Tamiya plastic model of the M3A1 Scout Car, designed for modelers interested in U.S. and Soviet World War II reconnaissance vehicles. This unassembled kit requires assembly and includes a detailed interior, optional armor covers, and five Red Army winter figures.
Kit Details
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Material: Plastic model kit.
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Scale: 1/35, with a finished length of 161 mm.
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Subject: M3A1 Scout Car with a detailed underside, leaf-spring suspension, prop shaft, differentials, and exhaust.
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Weapons: Multi-piece front unditching roller and crew-area M2 and M1919 machine guns.
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Interior: Separate shift, transfer case, and parking brake levers, plus a detailed dashboard.
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Build options: Armor side doors and windshield covers can be shown deployed or stowed, while the front engine-grille louvers can be assembled open or closed.
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Figures and markings: Five Red Army winter figures, one U.S. marking option for the 8th Armored Reconnaissance Battalion in Sicily in 1943, and two Soviet marking options from 1945.
Modeling Notes
This is an unassembled plastic model kit and requires assembly. The marking choices support U.S. and Soviet reconnaissance vehicle displays, from the U.S. Army in Sicily to Red Army units in Eastern Germany and Prague.
Related Resources
Explore 1/35 Tamiya military vehicles for related subjects, and see Tamiya USA for manufacturer information.