Artitec 6870271 US M3 CFV Bradley Desert Train Load 1:87 HO Scale Model

US M3 CFV Bradley Desert Train Load (6870271)

$48.95
Sale price  $48.95 Regular price 
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Artitec 6870271 US M3 CFV Bradley Desert Train Load 1:87 HO Scale Model

US M3 CFV Bradley Desert Train Load (6870271)

$48.95
Sale price  $48.95 Regular price 
Model Details
Manufacturer Artitec
Article Number 6870271
Product Release Year 2020
Scale 1:87 HO Scale
Build Type Ready-Made
Dimensions L: 2.75 in · W: 1.5 in · H: 1.5 in
Historical & Vehicle Details
Country United States
Military Branch U.S. Army
Era Modern Era
Historical Setting Gulf War
Vehicle Type Cavalry Fighting Vehicle (CFV)
Vehicle Family Bradley
Paint Scheme Desert Sand
Train Load Yes
Collector model. Not a toy. Recommended for ages 18+
Model Overview

A Ready-Made 1:87 / HO scale Artitec US M3 CFV Bradley Desert Train Load finished in a weathered desert sand U.S. Army scheme. This model represents the Cavalry Fighting Vehicle version of the Bradley in a transport-style configuration, making it especially useful for rail load, staging area, depot, and military deployment scenes.

The model features a detailed Bradley hull and turret, 25 mm cannon, TOW launcher housing, rear ramp detail, realistic tracked running gear, fine panel and hatch details, small printed markings, and black chevron-style recognition markings on the hull and turret. The dusty desert finish gives the vehicle a strong Gulf War / Operation Desert Storm appearance, while the Train Load configuration makes it a great fit for armored cavalry movements, flatcar loads, and military logistics displays.

  • Ready-Made 1:87 / HO scale Artitec model
  • U.S. M3 Bradley Cavalry Fighting Vehicle
  • Weathered desert sand U.S. Army finish
  • Train Load configuration for rail transport scenes
  • Detailed turret with 25 mm cannon
  • TOW launcher housing on turret side
  • Realistic tracks, road wheels, and running gear
  • Detailed rear ramp and fine exterior vehicle details
  • Black chevron-style recognition markings
  • Ideal for Gulf War, Operation Desert Storm, armored cavalry, rail load, and reconnaissance scenes
  • Suitable for military collectors, HO-scale layouts, vehicle displays, and dioramas
Vehicle History

The M3 Bradley Cavalry Fighting Vehicle is the scout and reconnaissance version of the Bradley family. It is closely related to the M2 Infantry Fighting Vehicle, but the M3 was configured for armored cavalry units rather than carrying a full infantry squad.

The M3 Bradley combined armor protection, mobility, sensors, and firepower in a vehicle that could operate with tanks and other armored forces. Its armament included a 25mm M242 Bushmaster chain gun, a coaxial machine gun, and a TOW anti-tank missile launcher, giving cavalry units the ability to scout ahead, screen friendly forces, and engage enemy vehicles when needed.

During the Gulf War, Bradley vehicles played an important role in fast-moving U.S. armored operations across the desert. M3 CFVs were especially useful for reconnaissance, route security, flank protection, and forward screening missions, helping armored formations locate threats and maintain battlefield awareness.

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.