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 
Manufacturer Artitec
Scale 1:87 HO Scale
Dimensions L: 4 in"  W: 1.5 in"  H: 1.75 in"
Era / Conflict Cold War / Post WWII
Country United States
Military Branch U.S. Army
Model Type Main Battle Tank
Assembly Ready Made
Paint Scheme Olive Green

About the Model

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, Post-WWII, armored unit, and training 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.

About the Real Thing

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 Read-Made

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.

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