Artitec 6870138 US M1 Abrams Green Train Load 1:87 HO Scale Model

US M1 Abrams Green Train Load (6870138)

$47.95

Manufacturer
Scale	1:87 HO Scale
Dimensions	L: 4 in" W: 1.7 in" H: 1.3 in"
Era / Conflict	Post WWII
Country	United States
Military Branch	U.S. Army
Model Type	Main Battle Tank
Assembly	Ready Made
Paint Scheme	Green
Train Load	Yes

About the Model

A Ready-Made 1:87 HO Artitec US Army M1 Abrams in a green train-load configuration. This highly detailed model features a realistic field-green finish with hand-applied weathering, subtle rust and grime effects, turret bustle racks, rolled rear stowage, machine guns, smoke launchers, side skirts, rear grilles, road wheels, tracks, and small U.S. Army markings. The train-load configuration makes this model especially well suited for HO-scale military rail transport scenes, flatcar loads, vehicle displays, and dioramas.

Ready-Made HO / 1:87 scale US Army M1 Abrams
Green U.S. Army finish with realistic dust, grime, rust, and wear effects
Train-load version, ideal for military rail transport scenes and HO flatcar displays
Detailed turret bustle racks with rolled rear stowage and equipment
Fine exterior details including machine guns, smoke launchers, side skirts, rear grilles, road wheels, and weathered tracks
Small U.S. Army vehicle markings add to the realistic in-service appearance
Hand-painted, collector-quality Artitec model made from resin with etched-metal detail parts
Suitable for military collectors, HO-scale layouts, vehicle displays, railway transport scenes, and dioramas.

This is not a toy and not to be used by children younger than 16 years of age.

The M1 Abrams was introduced as the U.S. Army’s new main battle tank in the early 1980s, replacing older vehicles such as the M60 series. The original M1 version was armed with a 105mm main gun and supported by machine guns for close defense, while later Abrams versions such as the M1A1 and M1A2 introduced additional upgrades, including the larger 120mm smoothbore gun.

The Abrams was designed to combine heavy armor protection, strong mobility, and accurate firepower. Its stabilized main gun and advanced fire-control system allowed crews to engage targets effectively while moving, while the turbine engine gave the tank impressive speed and maneuverability for a vehicle of its size. The tank’s crew protection, ammunition storage, and low-profile design made it a major step forward from earlier American armored vehicles.

Because of its size and weight, the Abrams is often moved long distances by rail rather than driven over roads. Rail transport allows armored units to move heavy vehicles efficiently to training areas, ports, and deployment locations while reducing wear on the tanks themselves. A green M1 Abrams in train-load configuration represents this important logistics side of armored warfare: the movement of heavy combat vehicles before they reach the field.

Artitec’s ready-made models are authentically handcrafted, made from high-end resin. Each model is pre-assembled, painted by hand, and often subtly weathered to create a realistically aged look and feel. Models are unique collectables, manufactured in limited production runs.

Artitec models are made using plastic (resin) casting technique, under vacuum conditions. This allows for finer, to-scale details, unachievable by other methods. Small details are added by using etched brass parts.
These ready-made models are pre-assembled by experts. Assembling model kits can be time consuming and require significant effort to achieve high quality results.
Models are hand painted by disciplined artists. Painting and weathering models is not a quick activity, and requires years of refined skill. Perfect for customers looking for realism without the time commitment.