M113A1 Armoured Personnel Carrier

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This is the M113A1 Armored Personnel Carrier plastic model kit in 1/35 scale by Academy. The M113A1 is an upgraded version of the original M113, a widely used armored vehicle developed by the United States in the 1960s. It has served in various roles across multiple conflicts and is known for its versatility and reliability in transporting troops and providing support on the battlefield. T.

Product Rank

#150 in Military
#275 in Cars / Trucks / Vehicles
#642 in Plastic Models

Includes

Plastic sprues and model parts for assembling the M113A1 vehicle.
Decals for various authentic unit markings.
Instruction manual with step-by-step assembly guidance.
Movable parts for customization.
Detailed machine gun.

Features

Highly detailed 1/35th scale plastic kit for static display.
Over 325 parts in olive, grey, & clear plastic with flexible P.V.C. tracks.
Detailed chassis with individual suspension arms and road wheels.
External details: optional position rear hatch, tow cable, tow hooks, lights, machine gun and mount, tools, separate front hatch, and
camouflage netting.
Optional turrets for U.S., Korean, & Australian Armies, plus M132 flamethrower.
Full and authentic interior features engine and drivetrain, bench seats, storage locker and radio, & driver's controls.
7 figures plus field accessories: backpacks, canteens, and rolled up tents.

Requirements & Suggestions

Assembly
Modeling Knife (EXL16001) (XACX3627) (EXL16018)
Paint: (see MARKING OPTIONS)
Paint Brushes
Sandpaper
Plastic cement (TES3501) (PLS00002) (TAM87012) or glue (HLC107)
White Glue
Plastic cement (TES3501) (PLS00002) (TAM87012) or glue (HLC107)
Nice-to-have tools: Needle File Set, Sprue Cutter, Airbrush

Comments

Keep product safely away from children under 3 years of age.

Specifications

Scale: 1/35
Length: 5-1/2" (13.9cm)
Width: 3" (7.7cm)
Academy Product Number: 1389
Manufacturer: Academy
Model: M113A1 Armored Personnel Carrier
Kit Number: 13210 (also known as Academy #1389)
Skill Level: Intermediate
Assembly Required: Yes
Paint and Glue: Not included (sold separately)
Recommended Age: 14 and up

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M113A1 APC

By: merkava (Kittitas, WA)

First this kit is outdated, and it shows. But nothing that a little work can not fix. First thing to do is throw out the tracks, both link and length and rubber. Your much better off getting after market parts. Second find better decals, the ones with the kit are very hard to work with. The build is straight forward. You get a basic interior, leaving you the choice to open all the hatches. I built only the drivers station and left that hatch open. You can build this kit into a few different variations, Royal Australian, U.S. M113A1 & ROK Army, ROK Army version and last but not least the U.S M113A1 ACAV. I choose the ACAV. As it seemed to be the most interesting of them. This model does not take long to build, leaving you with ample time to dress it up with field gear (see first 11 photos) The kit also comes with a fair amount of extra gear to put on the model.(the only reason I gave it a 4 star rating) It really is not a bad kit per say, just there is not much else out there for M113 models. All in all it is an important kit as far as the Vietnam war goes and armor modelers should have a M113 in their collection. So build away, it is worth the little extra work needed with this kit.

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Fun Build

By: brotherjesse44

This was a fun build. No problems with fit. There is a wide range of options to choose. Scratch built a few items to add life to the scene. Good build.

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A Perfect Kit

By: Stpheng

Great kit! Better than the Tamiya in my opinion. It’s more detailed. Comes with a complete correct diesel engine and engine compartment. I also comes with correct type troop benches and cargo hatch bumps on top of the track that the cargo hatch rest upon and the correct type of 90 gallon fuel tank inside the troop compartment . I drove one and then later on commanded one. It’s a great reliable vehicle, lots of space inside the troop compartment though a bit outdated. The few things that drive me nuts about modelers that they don’t really do research on this vehicle like actually look at it. Lots of modelers don’t realize beneath the rear mud guard above the tracks and wheel there is a curved piece there that prevents mud and debris from getting stuck up there. Also, lots of modelers forget to add the wire grill wire above the engine grill deck and other little features like MG mount chains that can bring realist touches to the kit. Sorry but, I’ve built a ton of these type of kits over my lifetime and I just feel this a great kit to build. I haven’t built the one from AFV Clib yet so, we’ll see

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