TAM37028 - Tamiya 1/35 West German M47 Patton - WWHP111424

TAM37028 - Tamiya 1/35 West German M47 Patton - WWHP111424

Preowned, Resealed, Mint

The M47 Patton entered US Army service in 1952, combining the M46 hull with a new turret and 90mm M36 gun. Rapidly superseded by the M48, large numbers were transferred to NATO allies including West Germany, which received approximately 1,100 between 1956 and 1957. The Bundeswehr deployed them in tank and mechanized infantry units, fitting German-specific equipment including turret-mounted smoke dischargers and engine deck rain guards. The M47 served as West Germany's primary main battle tank until the Leopard 1 entered service.

Part of the Tamiya-Italeri Series. Italeri M47 tooling updated with new Tamiya-supplied parts and markings.

Box contents:

• Injection-moulded plastic sprues (Italeri base tooling with Tamiya additions)
• New parts specific to this boxing: canvas mantlet cover, West German smoke dischargers, jerry cans, improved periscope guards, tow cables, M2 HMG with more accurate shape, ammunition cases, engine deck rain guard (plastic plate), convoy light
• Belt-type cementable tracks
• 1 Tamiya torso crew figure
• Waterslide decals — 2 marking options: West German Bundeswehr and Austrian Army