{"title":"1\/48 Scale Tank Models","description":"\u003cp\u003e1\/48 scale tank models offer an ideal balance of impressive detail and manageable display size, making them a favorite for armor modelers of all skill levels. This collection spans iconic armored fighting vehicles from World War II through modern conflicts, covering a wide range of nations and eras. Explore related categories: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/409399558375\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e1\/48 Military Vehicles\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/416037437671\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e1\/48 Tanks and Military Vehicles Aftermarket\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/416042320103\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e1\/48 Figures\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"1-48-tamiya-german-tank-destroyer-elefant-32589","title":"1\/48 Tamiya German Tank Destroyer Elefant 32589","description":"\u003cp\u003eBuild an unassembled 1\/48 scale plastic model of Tamiya's German Heavy Tank Destroyer Elefant, a detailed WWII armored vehicle subject for scale modelers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKit Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plastic model kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/48.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e German Heavy Tank Destroyer Elefant, including the 8.8cm Pak 43 L\/71 gun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssembly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unassembled kit that requires assembly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 172 mm long and 71 mm wide when built.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Detailed boxy superstructure, jigsaw-style plate joints, and assembly-type tracks with single-piece straight sections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hull weights, one commander figure, and one marking option for a 653rd Heavy Anti-Tank Battalion Elefant on the Italian Front in 1944.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Subject\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Elefant was developed from Porsche's unused Tiger I competition chassis and converted for service in 1942. Its armor, reaching up to 200 mm, and long 8.8 cm gun make it a distinctive WWII German armored vehicle subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor manufacturer information, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tamiyausa.com\/\" target=\"_self\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003evisit Tamiya USA\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. For related Tamiya tank subjects in another scale, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mpmhobbies.com\/collections\/135-tamiya-tanks\" target=\"_self\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003ebrowse Tamiya tank model kits\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tamiya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45424670146791,"sku":"TAM\/32589IH","price":27.41,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/7798\/9095\/products\/148-tamiya-german-tank-destroyer-elefant-32589-mpm-hobbies-1.jpg?v=1788178892"},{"product_id":"1-48-tamiya-russian-heavy-tank-js-2-1944-32571","title":"1\/48 Tamiya Russian Heavy Tank JS-2 1944 32571","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Tamiya 1\/48 Russian Heavy Tank JS-2 1944 model kit recreates the powerful Soviet breakthrough tank used during World War II. This unassembled kit is for modelers who enjoy a focused armored vehicle project and requires assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the JS-2\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe JS-2, also known as the IS-2, entered production in December 1943 and was built to counter heavily armored German vehicles such as the Tiger I. Its long 122mm gun and substantial armor made it an important Soviet breakthrough tank. This Tamiya kit represents the 1944 version, including the front glacis design used after the hatch was deleted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tamiya\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/48\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Russian Heavy Tank JS-2, 1944\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plastic model kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32571\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssembly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unassembled kit; requires assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Resources\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore more subjects in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mpmhobbies.com\/collections\/1-48-military-vehicles\" target=\"_self\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e1\/48 Military Vehicles collection\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. For manufacturer information, visit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tamiyausa.com\/\" target=\"_self\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eTamiya USA\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tamiya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45424999104743,"sku":"TAM\/32571IH","price":32.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/7798\/9095\/products\/148-tamiya-russian-heavy-tank-js-2-1944-32571-mpm-hobbies-1.jpg?v=1788178945"},{"product_id":"1-48-tamiya-german-tank-panther-ausf-d-32597","title":"1\/48 Tamiya German Tank Panther Ausf.D 32597","description":"\u003cp\u003eBuild a detailed 1\/48 scale Panther Ausf.D from Tamiya, designed for modelers who want an accurate German tank subject with distinctive sloped armor, a 7.5cm gun, and Battle of Kursk marking options. This is an unassembled plastic model kit and requires assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKit Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tamiya\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e German Panther Ausf.D tank, kit 32597\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/48\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plastic model parts with a die-cast hull\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 186 mm long and 73 mm wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cast mantlet texture, weld lines, sloped armor, an L\/70 7.5cm gun, one-piece straight track sections, and parts for Schürzen side armor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e Commander torso figure and two marking options for Battle of Kursk vehicles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuild Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe early Panther Ausf.D configuration is captured with its distinctive armor shaping and detailed surface features. The kit is unassembled and requires assembly. Paints, cement, and tools are not specified as included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore related \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mpmhobbies.com\/collections\/1-48-scale-tank-models\" target=\"_self\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e1\/48 scale tank models\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e or visit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tamiyausa.com\/\" target=\"_self\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eTamiya USA\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for manufacturer information.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tamiya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45425179951335,"sku":"TAM\/32597IH","price":26.67,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/7798\/9095\/products\/148-tamiya-german-tank-panther-ausf-d-32597-mpm-hobbies-1.jpg?v=1788178960"},{"product_id":"1-48-tamiya-british-tank-churchill-mk-vii-32594","title":"1\/48 Tamiya British Tank Churchill Mk. 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VII infantry tank, 34th Tank Brigade, 147th RAC, France, July 1944.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an unassembled kit and requires assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHelpful Resources\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor manufacturer information, visit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tamiyausa.com\/\" target=\"_self\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eTamiya USA\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. Browse the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mpmhobbies.com\/collections\/1-36-to-1-80-scale-copy\" target=\"_self\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e1\/36 to 1\/80 Scale Model Collection\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for related scale subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tamiya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45425274912999,"sku":"TAM\/32594IH","price":27.41,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/7798\/9095\/products\/148-tamiya-british-tank-churchill-mk-vii-32594-mpm-hobbies-1.jpg?v=1788178982"},{"product_id":"1-48-tamiya-german-tiger-i-late-production-32575","title":"1\/48 Tamiya German Tiger I Late Production 32575","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Tamiya 1\/48 German Tiger I Late Production kit is for modelers building a detailed WWII armored vehicle display. It represents the late-production Tiger I with the distinctive features described by Tamiya.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKit Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Material details are not specified in the product details.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/48\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e German Tiger I, late production, kit number 32575\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tamiya 1\/48 Military Miniature Collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e One unassembled model kit; exact piece count is not listed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssembly:\u003c\/strong\u003e The kit is unassembled and requires assembly. 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This unassembled kit gives armor modelers a focused project centered on the “Queen of the Desert.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKit Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plastic assembly model kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/48\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e British Matilda Mk.III\/IV, kit number 32572\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical setting:\u003c\/strong\u003e North Africa during WWII, including the 1941 Operation Battleaxe period\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e One unassembled model kit; exact parts count is not specified in the available product information\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e The kit requires assembly. Glue, paints, and tools are not confirmed as included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Matilda\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeveloped as a heavily armored infantry tank, the Matilda became one of the British Army’s main tanks in North Africa. It was credited with sweeping aside opposing Italian tanks and earned the respectful German nickname “Queen of the Desert.” During Operation Battleaxe to relieve Tobruk in June 1941, German forces relied on 88mm anti-aircraft guns in the anti-tank role as an effective counter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eManufacturer Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFind more information from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tamiyausa.com\/\" target=\"_self\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eTamiya USA\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tamiya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45426046206183,"sku":"TAM\/32572IH","price":28.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/7798\/9095\/products\/148-tamiya-british-matilda-mk-iiiiv-32572-mpm-hobbies-1.jpg?v=1788176735"},{"product_id":"1-48-tamiya-british-tank-challenger-2-32601","title":"1\/48 Tamiya British Tank Challenger 2 - 32601","description":"\u003cp\u003eBuild a detailed 1\/48 scale plastic model of the British Challenger 2 main battle tank. 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