US M1A1 Abrams Desert Storm Beowulf (6870142)

Name: US M1A1 Abrams Desert Storm Beowulf (6870142)
Brand: Artitec
SKU: 6870142
Price: 57.95 USD
Availability: InStock

$57.95

Manufacturer
Scale	1:87 HO Scale
Dimensions	L: 4 in" W: 1.5 in" H: 1.25 in"
Era / Conflict	Gulf War
Country	United States
Military Branch	U.S. Army
Model Type	Main Battle Tank
Assembly	Ready Made
Paint Scheme	Desert Sand

About the Model

A Ready-Made 1:87 / HO Artitec US M1A1 Abrams Desert Storm “Beowulf” with a realistic sand-colored Gulf War finish. This highly detailed model features hand-applied weathering, rust and grime effects, turret stowage, antennas, machine guns, side markings, and the distinctive “BEOWULF” name printed on the main gun barrel.

Ready-Made HO / 1:87 scale US Army M1A1 Abrams
Desert Storm “Beowulf” version with BEOWULF barrel marking
Sand-colored desert finish with realistic dust, grime, rust, and wear effects
Detailed turret stowage with tarps, packs, spare gear, and bustle-rack storage
Fine exterior details including antennas, machine guns, smoke launchers, side racks, spare road wheel, rear grilles, and weathered tracks
Hand-painted, collector-quality Artitec model made from resin with etched-metal detail parts
Suitable for military collectors, HO-scale layouts, vehicle displays, and dioramas.

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

The M1A1 Abrams Desert Storm Beowulf is a highly specialized version of the M1A1 Abrams tank, created for operations in desert environments during the Gulf War. This version of the M1A1 was designed to excel in the harsh conditions of the Middle Eastern deserts during Operation Desert Storm in 1991.

Equipped with a 120mm smoothbore cannon and advanced armor, the M1A1 Abrams Desert Storm Beowulf could engage both armored targets and infantry with superior precision. Additionally, it retains the M1A1’s renowned Chobham armor, offering excellent protection against kinetic and explosive projectiles.

The name "Beowulf" signifies a legendary warrior, reflecting the strength and resilience of this tank on the battlefield. During Operation Desert Storm, the Beowulf-equipped tanks played a key role in the success of the U.S. military, proving their combat effectiveness in a hostile and unfamiliar terrain. This specific tank variant stands as a symbol of American military innovation, strength, and adaptability in the face of extreme operational conditions.

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.