Artitec 6870265 US M2 IFV Bradley Desert 1:87 HO Scale Ready-Made Model

US M2 IFV Bradley Desert (6870265)

$48.95

Manufacturer
Scale	1:87 HO Scale
Dimensions	L: 2.8 in" W: 1.7 in" H: 1.6 in"
Era / Conflict	Gulf War
Country	United States
Military Branch	U.S. Army
Model Type	IFV
Assembly	Ready Made
Paint Scheme	Desert Sand

About the Model

A Ready-Made 1:87 / HO scale Artitec US M2 IFV Bradley in desert finish. This detailed model represents the infantry fighting vehicle version of the Bradley, finished in a sand-colored scheme with realistic dusting, weathering, and field-worn details. The model features the Bradley’s distinctive two-man turret, 25 mm cannon, TOW missile launcher, open hatch detail, antennas, rear ramp area, side armor panels, road wheels, tracks, tools, tow cables, and extensive stowage along the hull and turret.

The desert finish gives this Bradley a deployed appearance, with subtle variation across the armor panels, darker wear around the running gear, and hand-painted equipment secured to the exterior. Packs, rolls, spare gear, and small fittings add depth to the vehicle and make it well suited for modern U.S. Army displays, desert combat scenes, military transport layouts, and detailed HO-scale dioramas.

Ready-Made 1:87 / HO scale Artitec model
U.S. M2 Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle in desert finish
Detailed turret with 25 mm cannon and TOW missile launcher
Hand-painted and weathered for a realistic deployed appearance
Includes antennas, hatches, tools, tow cables, side stowage, and exterior gear
Realistic tracks, road wheels, armor panels, rear ramp detail, and hull fittings
Ideal for Gulf War, Desert Storm, mechanized infantry, armored formations, and desert combat scenes
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 M2 Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle was developed for the U.S. Army to transport infantry while providing armored protection and heavy supporting fire. Unlike a simple armored personnel carrier, the Bradley was designed to fight alongside tanks and mechanized units, allowing infantry to move with armored formations and dismount closer to the battlefield.

The M2 Bradley is armed with a 25 mm M242 Bushmaster chain gun, a coaxial machine gun, and a TOW anti-tank missile launcher. This combination gives the vehicle the ability to engage infantry, light armored vehicles, fortified positions, and heavier armor at longer ranges. Its tracked chassis allows it to keep pace with main battle tanks across rough terrain, while its armor and low profile make it a central part of U.S. mechanized infantry formations.

Bradleys in desert camouflage became especially recognizable during U.S. operations in the Middle East, including the Gulf War and later deployments. In those environments, vehicles often carried extra equipment, packs, water cans, tools, and field gear on the exterior, reflecting the demands of long-distance movement, harsh terrain, and extended combat operations.

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.