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Scale model military vehicles span scales from 1/6 to 1/144, featuring tanks, half-tracks, self-propelled guns, and armored vehicles. Explore detailed kits in 1/35 scale, 1/72 scale, and 1/48 scale from leading manufacturers including Tamiya and Hobby Boss.
Scale Model Military Vehicles
Scale model military vehicles bring history to life through precisely engineered plastic kits spanning armor, artillery, and wheeled transport across a wide range of scales. From micro-scale dioramas to large-format display builds, each scale offers a distinct modeling experience.
Browse by Scale
The 1/35 Scale category is the most widely collected armor scale, featuring tanks, half-tracks, self-propelled guns, and fixed weapons. Explore 1/35 self-propelled guns, 1/35 half-tracks, and 1/35 fixed weapons. Aftermarket detail parts including photo-etched brass, resin upgrades, and metal barrels are available through the 1/35 Aftermarket Parts page.
The 1/72 Scale range includes tanks, armored cars, half-tracks, and self-propelled guns ideal for diorama builders and collectors seeking a compact footprint with high detail.
The 1/48 Scale range bridges the gap between 1/72 and 1/35, offering highly detailed armor kits suited for display and competition builds.
Larger-scale enthusiasts can explore 1/16 Scale Military Vehicles and 1/6 Scale Military Vehicles for maximum detail and display impact. Smaller scales including 1/144, 1/100, 1/76, and 1/56 are well-suited for wargaming and compact display collections. The Q Scale Armor category offers stylized, chibi-format armor kits popular with casual builders.
Featured Manufacturers
Tamiya is the benchmark manufacturer for 1/35 armor, producing iconic kits such as the Sturmtiger, Hummel Heavy SP Howitzer, Nashorn Heavy Tank Destroyer, German 88mm Flak 36/37, and the Sd.Kfz. 251/1 Ausf. D half-track. Tamiya also produces 1/48 and 1/16 armor kits. Browse 1/35 tank brands and 1/35 military vehicle brands for a full overview.
Hobby Boss offers a broad range of military vehicle and aircraft kits across 1/72 and 1/48 scales, including armor-support aircraft such as the A-10A Thunderbolt II and Ju-87G Stuka.
Trumpeter produces detailed military transport and aircraft kits across multiple scales, including the C-47 Skytrain and P-51D Mustang in 1/48 and 1/24.
Academy Models offers military aircraft and armor kits including the AH-64 Apache and F/A-18E Super Hornet across 1/72 and 1/48 scales.
Aftermarket Detail Parts
Enhance any build with aftermarket upgrades from Eduard (photo-etched brass), Ryefield Models (workable track systems and resin detail sets), Dragon Models, and Meng Models. Visit the 1/35 Armor Aftermarket Parts page for a complete overview.


