Artitec 6870139 US M1A1 Abrams NATO Camo 1:87 HO Scale Model

US M1A1 Abrams NATO Camo (6870139)

$68.95

Manufacturer
Scale	1:87 HO Scale
Dimensions	L: 4.4 in" W: 1.7 in" H: 1.4 in"
Era / Conflict	Post WWII
Country	United States
Military Branch	U.S. Army
Model Type	Main Battle Tank
Assembly	Ready Made
Paint Scheme	NATO Camouflage

About the Model

A Ready-Made 1:87 HO Artitec US Army M1A1 Abrams finished in NATO camouflage. This highly detailed model features a realistic green, brown, and black camouflage scheme with hand-applied weathering, subtle rust and grime effects, turret stowage, machine guns, smoke launchers, rear bustle-rack storage, side skirts, rear grilles, road wheels, tracks, and small U.S. Army markings for a convincing in-service appearance.

Ready-Made HO / 1:87 scale US Army M1A1 Abrams
NATO three-color camouflage finish with realistic dust, grime, rust, and wear effects
Detailed turret stowage with tarps, packs, spare gear, rear bustle-rack storage, and spare road wheel
Fine exterior details including machine guns, smoke launchers, side racks, side skirts, rear grilles, road wheels, and weathered tracks
Small U.S. Army markings and rear unit-style markings add to the realistic service-used appearance
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 was an upgraded version of the original M1 Abrams main battle tank. Introduced after the first M1, the M1A1 brought a major firepower improvement with its 120mm smoothbore main gun, replacing the earlier 105mm gun used on the original M1. It also included improved armor protection and other upgrades that made it one of the most capable Western main battle tanks of its era.

Designed for high-intensity armored warfare, the M1A1 combined strong crew protection, advanced fire-control systems, heavy firepower, and excellent mobility for a tank of its size. Its gas turbine engine gave it impressive speed and acceleration, while its stabilized gun system allowed crews to engage targets accurately while moving. The tank was supported by multiple machine guns for close defense and battlefield flexibility.

NATO camouflage Abrams tanks are closely associated with U.S. Army operations, exercises, and forward-deployed armored units in European and temperate environments. The green, brown, and black camouflage scheme helped break up the tank’s shape in woodland and mixed terrain, contrasting with the sand-colored Abrams tanks later made famous during desert operations. The M1A1 went on to become a defining American main battle tank of the late Cold War and post-Cold War period, serving in major U.S. operations and forming an important step in the continuing evolution of the Abrams family.

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.