Artitec 6870270 US M3 CFV Bradley Desert 1:87 HO Scale Model

US M3 CFV Bradley Desert (6870270)

$48.95
$48.95
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Artitec 6870270 US M3 CFV Bradley Desert 1:87 HO Scale Model
  • Artitec 6870270 US M3 CFV Bradley Desert 1:87 HO Scale Model
  • Artitec 6870270 US M3 CFV Bradley Desert 1:87 HO Scale Model
  • Artitec 6870270 US M3 CFV Bradley Desert 1:87 HO Scale Model
  • Artitec 6870270 US M3 CFV Bradley Desert 1:87 HO Scale Model
  • Artitec 6870270 US M3 CFV Bradley Desert 1:87 HO Scale Model
  • Artitec 6870270 US M3 CFV Bradley Desert 1:87 HO Scale Model
  • Artitec 6870270 US M3 CFV Bradley Desert 1:87 HO Scale Model
  • Artitec 6870270 US M3 CFV Bradley Desert 1:87 HO Scale Model
US M3 CFV Bradley Desert (6870270)

US M3 CFV Bradley Desert (6870270)

$48.95
$48.95
Model Details
Manufacturer Artitec
Article Number 6870270
Product Release Year 2020
Scale 1:87 HO Scale
Build Type Ready-Made
Dimensions L: 2.75 in · W: 1.5 in · H: 1.5 in
Historical & Vehicle Details
Country United States
Military Branch U.S. Army
Era Modern Era
Historical Setting Gulf War
Vehicle Type Cavalry Fighting Vehicle (CFV)
Vehicle Family Bradley
Paint Scheme Desert Sand
Collector model. Not a toy. Recommended for ages 18+
Model Overview

A Ready-Made 1:87 / HO scale Artitec M3 CFV Bradley Desert finished in a weathered sand-colored desert scheme. This model represents the Cavalry Fighting Vehicle version of the Bradley, configured for reconnaissance and scout missions rather than infantry transport.

The model features a detailed turret with 25 mm cannon, TOW missile launcher, open hatches, twin whip antennas, realistic tracks and road wheels, side stowage, spare gear, rear hull details, and weathered field equipment carried along the vehicle sides. The dusty desert finish, worn running gear, and added stowage give the model a strong Gulf War / Operation Desert Storm appearance, making it well suited for U.S. Army armored cavalry, reconnaissance, and desert combat scenes.

  • Ready-Made 1:87 / HO scale Artitec model
  • U.S. M3 CFV Bradley Cavalry Fighting Vehicle
  • Weathered desert sand finish
  • Detailed turret with 25 mm cannon
  • TOW missile launcher on turret side
  • Twin whip antennas and open hatch details
  • Realistic tracks, road wheels, and running gear
  • Side stowage, spare gear, and rear hull details
  • Ideal for Gulf War, Operation Desert Storm, armored cavalry, and reconnaissance scenes
  • Suitable for military collectors, HO-scale layouts, vehicle displays, and dioramas
Vehicle History

The M3 Bradley Cavalry Fighting Vehicle is the reconnaissance and scout version of the Bradley family. While closely related to the M2 Infantry Fighting Vehicle, the M3 was designed for armored cavalry units, with its interior arranged to support scout teams, extra ammunition, and additional missiles rather than a full infantry squad.

The M3 Bradley combined mobility, armor protection, observation capability, and heavy firepower in a vehicle that could operate alongside tanks and other armored formations. Its standard armament included a 25 mm M242 Bushmaster chain gun, a coaxial machine gun, and a TOW anti-tank missile launcher, giving cavalry units the ability to scout, screen, and engage enemy armored vehicles when needed.

During Operation Desert Storm, Bradley vehicles played an important role in U.S. armored operations across the desert. M3 CFVs were especially valuable for reconnaissance, route security, flank protection, and forward screening missions, helping armored units locate enemy positions and maintain awareness across fast-moving battlefield conditions.
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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