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

US M1 Abrams Green Train Load (6870138)

$47.95
Sale price  $47.95 Regular price 
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Artitec 6870138 US M1 Abrams Green Train Load 1:87 HO Scale Model

US M1 Abrams Green Train Load (6870138)

$47.95
Sale price  $47.95 Regular price 
Model Details
Manufacturer Artitec
Article Number 6870138
Product Release Year 2017
Scale 1:87 HO Scale
Build Type Ready-Made
Dimensions L: 4 in · W: 1.7 in · H: 1.3 in
Historical & Vehicle Details
Country United States
Military Branch U.S. Army
Era Cold War
Vehicle Type Main Battle Tank
Vehicle Family Abrams
Paint Scheme Forest Green
Train Load Yes
Collector model. Not a toy. Recommended for ages 18+
Model Overview

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 1:87 / HO scale Artitec model
  • U.S. Army M1 Abrams main battle tank in a green field finish
  • Weathered with realistic dust, grime, rust, worn edges, and service-use 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.
Vehicle History

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.

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.