Academy M113 Fitter - 1/35 Scale Armored Fighting Vehicle
Build the versatile armored support vehicle with this 1/35 scale M113 Fitter AFV model kit from Academy Models. This kit represents the specialized maintenance and recovery variant of the legendary M113 armored personnel carrier, designed to provide field repair support for armored units.
About the M113 Fitter
The M113 Fitter is a specialized variant of the M113 armored personnel carrier configured for field maintenance and recovery operations. Based on the proven M113 chassis that has served since 1960, the Fitter variant features specialized equipment including a crane or hoist for lifting engines and heavy components, tool storage compartments, and workspace for conducting repairs in forward areas. This armored recovery and maintenance vehicle allows mechanized units to perform critical repairs and component replacement without returning damaged vehicles to rear-area maintenance facilities. The M113's aluminum armor provides protection for maintenance crews working in combat zones, while the tracked chassis ensures mobility across the same terrain as the vehicles it supports. Fitter variants have served with U.S. and allied forces in conflicts from Vietnam through the present day, proving essential for maintaining operational readiness of armored formations. The vehicle's ability to perform engine changes, track repairs, and other heavy maintenance tasks in the field makes it an indispensable asset for armored and mechanized infantry units.
Kit Features
- 1/35 scale providing excellent detail for armor modeling
- M113 Fitter variant with maintenance and recovery equipment
- Crane or hoist assembly for lifting heavy components
- Detailed chassis with accurate suspension and tracks
- Tool storage compartments and equipment details
- Aluminum armor hull representation
- Detailed interior workspace elements
- Injection-molded plastic for precise fit and detail
- Authentic U.S. Army markings
Perfect For
This kit is ideal for 1/35 scale military vehicle modelers who appreciate support vehicles, M113 enthusiasts, and collectors interested in specialized armored variants. The Fitter's unique maintenance equipment makes it a distinctive addition to any M113 or Cold War armor collection.
Expand Your M113 Collection
Build other M113 variants including 1/35 Academy M113 Zelda APC, 1/35 Academy M113A1 Vietnam War Full Interior, 1/35 Tamiya U.S. M113 ACAV, 1/35 Tamiya U.S. M113 A.P.C., and 1/35 Italeri M113A1 Armoured Personnel Carrier. Learn more with Squadron Signal M113 APC In Vietnam In Action.
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