Artitec German Marder 1A5 Combat Ready 6870685 1:87 HO Scale Ready-Made Model

German Marder 1A5, Combat Ready (6870685)

$57.95
$57.95
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Artitec German Marder 1A5 Combat Ready 6870685 1:87 HO Scale Ready-Made Model
  • Artitec German Marder 1A5 Combat Ready 6870685 1:87 HO Scale Ready-Made Model
  • Artitec German Marder 1A5 Combat Ready 6870685 1:87 HO Scale Ready-Made Model
  • Artitec German Marder 1A5 Combat Ready 6870685 1:87 HO Scale Ready-Made Model
  • Artitec German Marder 1A5 Combat Ready 6870685 1:87 HO Scale Ready-Made Model
  • Artitec German Marder 1A5 Combat Ready 6870685 1:87 HO Scale Ready-Made Model
German Marder 1A5, Combat Ready (6870685)

German Marder 1A5, Combat Ready (6870685)

$57.95
$57.95
Model Details
Manufacturer Artitec
Article Number 6870685
Product Release Year 2026
Scale 1:87 HO Scale
Build Type Ready-Made
Historical & Vehicle Details
Country Germany
Military Branch German Army (Bundeswehr)
Era Modern Era
Vehicle Type Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV)
Vehicle Family Marder 1
Paint Scheme NATO Three-Color Camouflage
Collector model. Not a toy. Recommended for ages 18+
Model Overview

This ready-made 1:87 / HO scale Artitec model recreates the German Marder 1A5 infantry fighting vehicle in a combat-ready Bundeswehr configuration. It is finished in NATO three-color camouflage with German military markings and extensive camouflage netting applied across the hull and turret. Detailed features include the turret-mounted 20 mm autocannon, coaxial machine gun, antitank missile launcher, armored side skirts, open roof hatches, rolled equipment, external stowage, lights, tracks, and twin radio antennas.

The model is primarily constructed from resin, individually assembled, hand-painted, and subtly weathered for a realistic operational appearance. Its field-equipped presentation makes it especially well suited for German Army formations, NATO exercises, military training areas, and contemporary HO-scale dioramas.

  • Ready-Made 1:87 / HO scale Artitec model
  • Detailed German Marder 1A5 infantry fighting vehicle
  • Combat-ready configuration with extensive camouflage netting
  • NATO three-color camouflage with Bundeswehr markings
  • Turret-mounted 20 mm autocannon and coaxial machine gun
  • Turret-mounted antitank missile launcher
  • Detailed rolled equipment, external stowage, and open roof hatches
  • Primarily resin construction with a hand-painted and subtly weathered finish
  • Ideal for modern German Army, Bundeswehr, NATO, and HO-scale military diorama scenes
Vehicle History

The Marder entered service with the German Army in 1971 as a tracked infantry fighting vehicle designed to carry mechanized infantry alongside the Leopard 1 main battle tank. Its layout places the engine in the front, a two-man weapons turret near the center, and the troop compartment at the rear with a large access ramp. The Marder’s 20 mm automatic cannon, coaxial machine gun, and antitank missile capability allow it to support dismounted infantry and engage enemy troops and armored vehicles.

The Marder 1A5 upgrade was developed to improve protection against mines and applied to 74 vehicles. Changes included additional protection against blast and projectile-forming mines, a redesigned troop compartment and equipment-stowage system, roof-mounted seating, anti-spall lining, steel armor skirts, wider tracks, stronger brakes, and improved ventilation. These modifications increased the vehicle’s combat weight and made the 1A5 particularly suitable for operations where mines and improvised explosive devices posed a significant threat.
About Artitec Ready-Made Models

Artitec's Ready-Made models are handcrafted from high-quality resin and produced in limited runs. Each model is expertly preassembled, hand-painted, and often subtly weathered to recreate the appearance of a real vehicle in use. Because every model is finished by hand, small variations may occur, making each piece unique.

Artitec uses vacuum-cast resin to reproduce exceptionally fine, true-to-scale details that can be difficult to achieve with conventional manufacturing methods. Etched-brass parts are added where appropriate to capture delicate components and further enhance realism.

Each model is assembled, painted, and weathered by skilled specialists—a process requiring considerable time, precision, and experience. Artitec Ready-Made models are ideal for collectors seeking exceptional detail and realism without the time and effort required to build and finish a model kit.

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