US M1A1 Abrams Desert Storm Beowulf (6870142)
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| Article Number | 6870142 |
| Product Release Year | 2017 |
| Scale | 1:87 HO Scale |
| Build Type | Ready-Made |
| Dimensions | L: 4.4 in · W: 1.7 in · H: 1.4 in |
| Historical & Vehicle Details | |
| Country | United States |
| Military Branch | U.S. Army |
| Era | Modern Era |
| Historical Setting | Gulf War |
| Vehicle Type | Main Battle Tank |
| Vehicle Family | Abrams |
| Paint Scheme | Desert Sand |
Model Overview
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.
Vehicle History
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.