Artitec 6870238 US M60A1 Olive Green 1:87 HO Scale Ready-Made Model

US M60A1 Olive Green (6870238)

$47.95
Sale price  $47.95 Regular price 
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Artitec 6870238 US M60A1 Olive Green 1:87 HO Scale Ready-Made Model

US M60A1 Olive Green (6870238)

$47.95
Sale price  $47.95 Regular price 
Model Details
Manufacturer Artitec
Article Number 6870238
Product Release Year 2018
Scale 1:87 HO Scale
Build Type Ready-Made
Dimensions L: 4 in · W: 1.5 in · H: 1.75 in
Historical & Vehicle Details
Country United States
Military Branch U.S. Army
Era Cold War
Vehicle Type Main Battle Tank
Vehicle Family M60
Paint Scheme Olive Drab
Collector model. Not a toy. Recommended for ages 18+
Model Overview

A Ready-Made 1:87 / HO scale Artitec US M60A1 in olive green finish. This detailed model represents the classic Cold War-era American main battle tank with its long 105 mm main gun, rounded turret, mounted searchlight, open hatch detail, antennas, road wheels, tracks, and exterior stowage. The olive green finish gives the model a realistic U.S. Army field appearance, with hand-painted details, subtle weathering, dusting, worn edges, and darker running gear.

The model includes added field equipment around the turret and rear area, including packs, rolls, camouflage netting, and stowage baskets. Fine surface detail, red and yellow markings, weathered tracks, and carefully finished turret fittings give the tank a service-used look while keeping the overall appearance clean and appropriate for Cold War, NATO, training, and armored unit displays.

  • Ready-Made 1:87 / HO scale Artitec model
  • U.S. M60A1 main battle tank in olive green finish
  • Detailed turret with 105 mm main gun and mounted searchlight
  • Hand-painted and weathered for a realistic field-used appearance
  • Includes antennas, open hatches, turret stowage, camouflage netting, packs, road wheels, and tracks
  • Olive green U.S. Army finish with subtle dusting, markings, worn edges, and weathered running gear
  • Ideal for Cold War, NATO, armored unit, and training scenes
  • Suitable for military collectors, HO-scale layouts, vehicle displays, and dioramas
Vehicle History

The M60A1 was an improved version of the American M60 main battle tank and became one of the key U.S. armored vehicles of the Cold War. It featured a redesigned turret, improved armor protection, and the 105 mm M68 main gun, giving it strong firepower against enemy armor and battlefield targets.

The M60A1 served widely with the U.S. Army and U.S. Marine Corps, as well as many allied nations. During the Cold War, it was a familiar sight in American armored units, especially in Europe, where NATO forces prepared to counter Warsaw Pact armored formations. Its combination of mobility, firepower, and protection made it an important bridge between earlier postwar tanks and later designs such as the M1 Abrams.

Although later replaced in front-line U.S. Army service by the Abrams, the M60A1 remained in service for many years in upgraded forms and with allied forces around the world. Its long service life, distinctive turret shape, and Cold War presence make it one of the most recognizable American main battle tanks of the post-World War II era.

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.