Artitec 6870268 US M3 CFV Bradley Forest Green Combat Ready 1:87 HO Scale Ready-Made Model

US M3 CFV Bradley Forest Green Combat Ready (6870268)

Name: US M3 CFV Bradley Forest Green Combat Ready (6870268)
Brand: Artitec
SKU: 6870268
Price: 51.95 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

$51.95

Manufacturer
Scale	1:87 HO Scale
Dimensions	L: 2.8 in" W: 1.4 in" H: 1.6 in"
Era / Conflict	Post WWII
Country	United States
Military Branch	U.S. Army
Model Type	IFV
Assembly	Ready Made
Paint Scheme	Forest Green

About the Model

A Ready-Made 1:87 / HO scale Artitec US M3 CFV Bradley in forest green combat-ready finish. This detailed model represents the cavalry fighting vehicle version of the Bradley, finished in a dark green field appearance with realistic weathering, exterior gear, and combat equipment. 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, and exterior stowage.

This combat-ready version adds a more active field appearance, with camouflage netting, packs, and gear placed across the hull and rear deck. Subtle weathering, darker running gear, small painted markings, and hand-finished surface detail give the vehicle a realistic operational look. The forest green finish makes it especially suitable for Cold War, NATO, woodland, European theater, armored cavalry, and reconnaissance displays.

Ready-Made 1:87 / HO scale Artitec model
U.S. M3 Bradley Cavalry Fighting Vehicle in forest green finish
Combat-ready appearance with camouflage netting and exterior stowage
Detailed turret with 25 mm cannon and TOW missile launcher
Hand-painted and weathered for a realistic field-used appearance
Includes antennas, open hatches, tools, packs, side armor panels, road wheels, and tracks
Ideal for Cold War, NATO, woodland, armored cavalry, and reconnaissance 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 M3 Bradley Cavalry Fighting Vehicle is the reconnaissance and scout variant of the Bradley family. While closely related to the M2 Infantry Fighting Vehicle, the M3 was designed for armored cavalry units rather than for carrying a full infantry squad. It retained the same general chassis and turret layout but was configured to support scouting, security, and screening missions.

The M3 Bradley is armed with a 25 mm M242 Bushmaster chain gun, a coaxial machine gun, and a TOW anti-tank missile launcher. This combination allowed cavalry crews to engage light vehicles, infantry positions, and armored threats while operating ahead of larger formations. Compared with the M2, the M3 typically carried fewer dismounts and additional ammunition, sensors, and reconnaissance-related equipment.

In U.S. armored cavalry service, the M3 Bradley became an important vehicle for finding and identifying enemy forces, protecting flanks, and providing battlefield information to commanders. Its tracked mobility allowed it to operate with tanks and other armored vehicles, while its firepower gave reconnaissance units the ability to defend themselves and fight for information when necessary.

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.