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Explore our 1/35 scale armor model kit collection featuring tanks, half-tracks, self-propelled guns, fixed weapons, and military vehicles from top brands including Tamiya and AFV Club Models. Browse aftermarket detail parts including photo-etched brass, resin upgrades, and metal barrels to enhance your builds.
1/35 Scale Armor Model Kits
Welcome to MPM Hobbies' 1/35 scale armor section — one of the most popular scales in military modeling, offering exceptional detail and a wide range of subjects from World War II to modern conflicts. Whether you're a seasoned builder or just starting out, our curated selection spans the full spectrum of armored warfare.
Tanks
Browse our 1/35 Tank Brands page to explore kits from leading manufacturers. Tamiya's legendary armor lineup — available at tamiyausa.com — includes iconic subjects like the Tiger I, Panther, and Sherman. AFV Club Models, known for their engineering precision, offers highly detailed modern and Cold War-era armor.
Self-Propelled Guns
Our In-Stock 1/35 Self-Propelled Guns collection features a strong selection of German and American artillery vehicles. Highlights include the Tamiya Sturmtiger (35177), the Tamiya Hummel Heavy SP Howitzer (35367), the Tamiya Nashorn Heavy Tank Destroyer (35335), and AFV Club's M109G 155mm Howitzer (AF35330).
Half-Tracks
The In-Stock 1/35 Half-Tracks collection includes classic German and American subjects. Featured kits include the Tamiya German 18-Ton Heavy Half-Track (35239), the Tamiya Sd.Kfz. 251/1 Ausf. D (35195), and the AFV Club M34 40mm Gun Motor Carriage (AF35334).
Fixed Weapons
Our In-Stock 1/35 Fixed Weapons collection features artillery and anti-aircraft gun kits, including the iconic Tamiya German 88mm Flak 36/37 (35017) — one of the most recognized artillery pieces of World War II.
Military Vehicles
Explore our 1/35 Military Vehicle Brands page for a wide range of soft-skin and wheeled vehicle kits. From jeeps and trucks to armored cars, this category covers the full support and logistics side of armored warfare.
Aftermarket Detail Parts
Take your builds to the next level with our 1/35 Armor Aftermarket Parts selection, featuring 22 top brands. Upgrade options include photo-etched brass details from Eduard, resin components from Ryefield Models, and detail sets from Dragon Models and Meng Models. Metal barrels, workable tracks, and full interior detail sets are also available to bring your armor builds to life.
About 1/35 Scale
The 1/35 scale standard was popularized by Tamiya in the 1960s and remains the dominant scale for military armor modeling worldwide. At this scale, a full-size tank approximately 20 feet long renders as a model roughly 7 inches in length — large enough for exceptional surface detail, crew figures, and diorama work.





