1/48 Tanks

Build Legendary Armored Fighting Vehicles in 1/48 Scale

This comprehensive collection brings together the finest 1/48 scale tank model kits from the world's leading manufacturers including Tamiya, Hobby Boss, AFV Club, Atlantis Models, and MikroMir. Spanning from World War II classics to modern main battle tanks, these precision-engineered kits deliver museum-quality accuracy, exceptional detail, and superior buildability in the popular 1/48 scale format that balances impressive presence with manageable display requirements.

German Armor: Tigers, Panthers, and Tank Destroyers

Experience the engineering excellence of German armored warfare with legendary vehicles like the AFV German Tiger I Final Version, Tamiya German Heavy Tank Tiger I, and Tamiya German Tiger I Late Production. The Panther series includes the Tamiya German Panther Type G Tank and Tamiya German Tank Panther Ausf.D, featuring the distinctive sloped armor and powerful 75mm gun that made this medium tank one of the war's most formidable designs. Panzer IV variants include the Hobby Boss German Pzkpfw IV Ausf.J Medium Tank, Tamiya Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf.J, and Tamiya German Panzer IV Ausf.H. Tank destroyer options include the massive Tamiya German Destroyer Jagdtiger and Tamiya German Tank Destroyer Elefant. Specialized variants include the Hobby Boss German Flakpanzer V Ausf.A anti-aircraft tank and Hobby Boss German Pz.BeobWg V Ausf.A artillery observation vehicle. Early-war armor includes the Tamiya German Panzer II A/B/C French Campaign and Tamiya German Panzer 38(T) Ausf.E/F.

American Armor: Sherman Variants and Tank Destroyers

Build the backbone of Allied armored forces with comprehensive Sherman variants including the Atlantis Models M4 Sherman Tank, Tamiya U.S. Medium Tank M4 Sherman, Hobby Boss U.S M4A1 76(W) Tank, Hobby Boss U.S M4A3 Tank, Hobby Boss U.S M4A3 (76W) Tank, Hobby Boss U.S M4A3E8 Tank, and Tamiya U.S. Medium Tank M4A3E8 Sherman. Tank destroyer options include the Tamiya US Tank Destroyer M10 Mid Production. Light armor includes the Tamiya US Light Tank M5A1 Stuart. Modern American armor is represented by the Tamiya U.S. M1A2 Abrams.

Soviet and Russian Armor: T-34s, KVs, and Heavy Tanks

Recreate the armored might of the Red Army with the legendary T-34 series including Tamiya Russian Tank T34/76 Model 1941 (Cast Turret), Hobby Boss Russian T-34/76 (Model 1942 Factory No.112) Tank, Hobby Boss T-34/76 Tank (Model 1943 Factory No.112), Hobby Boss T-34/85 (Model 1944 flattened turret) Tank, Hobby Boss T-34/85 (Model1944 angle-jointed turret) Tank, and Tamiya Russian Medium Tank T34/85. Heavy KV series tanks include the Hobby Boss Russian KV-1 (model 1941) KV small turret tank, Hobby Boss Russian KV "Big Turret" Tank, Tamiya Russian KV-1B w/Applique Armor, and the massive Hobby Boss Russian KV-2 Tank with its distinctive 152mm howitzer turret. Captured German variants include the Hobby Boss German Pz.Kpfw KV-1 756(r). Heavy breakthrough tanks include the Tamiya Russian Heavy Tank JS-2 1944. Post-war armor includes the Tamiya Russian Medium Tank T-55. Soviet light tanks include the MikroMir Soviet Light Tank T-70 / T-70M, MikroMir Soviet Light Tank T-80, and MikroMir Soviet Anti Aircraft Tank T-90.

British Armor: Cruisers, Infantry Tanks, and Modern MBTs

Build the armored forces of the British Commonwealth with cruiser tanks like the Tamiya British Cruiser Tank Mk.VIII A27M Cromwell Mk.IV and Tamiya British Crusader Mk.III AA Tank. Infantry support tanks include the Tamiya British Matilda MK.III/IV and Tamiya British Tank Churchill MK.VII. Tank destroyers include the Tamiya British Tank Destroyer M10 IIC Achilles. Modern main battle tanks include the Hobby Boss British Challenger II MBT, Hobby Boss British Challenger II MBT 84852, Hobby Boss British Challenger II (OP.Telic) Iraq 2003, and Tamiya British Tank Challenger 2.

Japanese Modern Armor

Experience cutting-edge Japanese tank design with the Tamiya JGSDF Type 10 Tank, featuring the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force's advanced main battle tank with its distinctive low-profile design and sophisticated fire control systems.

Why Choose 1/48 Scale for Tank Models

The 1/48 scale format offers an ideal balance between detail and display practicality, providing impressive visual presence without the space requirements of larger scales. These kits feature finely molded components with authentic surface textures including cast armor texture, weld seams, and bolt detail, separately molded individual track links or workable track assemblies that replicate authentic sag and tension, detailed turret interiors visible through open hatches, accurate suspension systems with separately molded road wheels and return rollers, precision-molded tools and equipment including pioneer tools, tow cables, and spare track links, and comprehensive instruction sheets with historical information, paint schemes, and marking options for multiple vehicles.

Enhance Your Armor Builds

Complete your tank models with precision aftermarket parts from our 1/48 Tanks and Military Vehicles Aftermarket collection featuring track links, wheel sets, stowage items, and detail components. Add supporting vehicles from our 1/48 Military Vehicles collection. Bring your armor to life with crew figures from our 1/48 Figures collection. Explore manufacturer-specific collections including 1/48 Tamiya Aftermarket Parts for detail upgrades. Discover products from leading manufacturers through our official vendor partners: Tamiya USA, Hobby Boss, AFV Club Models, and Atlantis Models.