Artitec 6870239 US M60A1 Olive Green Combat Ready 1:87 HO Scale Tank Model

US M60A1 Olive Green Combat Ready (6870239)

$47.95
Sale price  $47.95 Regular price 
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Artitec 6870239 US M60A1 Olive Green Combat Ready 1:87 HO Scale Tank Model

US M60A1 Olive Green Combat Ready (6870239)

$47.95
Sale price  $47.95 Regular price 
Model Details
Manufacturer Artitec
Article Number 6870239
Product Release Year 2018
Scale 1:87 HO Scale
Build Type Ready-Made
Dimensions L: 4 in · W: 1.7 in · H: 1.7 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 Artitec US M60A1 Olive Green Combat Ready with a heavily equipped field-service appearance. This detailed model features an olive green finish with black U.S. star markings, open hatch details, fine antennas, side and rear stowage, and extensive camouflage netting across the turret and main gun. The added equipment and weathered finish give the model a deployed, combat-ready look rather than a clean parade or factory-fresh appearance.

The model captures the classic M60A1 silhouette with its rounded turret, long 105 mm gun, prominent searchlight housing, rear turret bustle stowage, and exposed running gear. Subtle dry brushing, track wear, edge highlights, and dust effects help bring out the surface detail, making this version especially well suited for Cold War armor scenes, military rail loads, vehicle displays, and detailed HO-scale dioramas.

  • Ready-Made 1:87 / HO scale Artitec model
  • U.S. M60A1 main battle tank in olive green combat-ready finish
  • Detailed turret with 105 mm main gun, mounted searchlight, and open hatch details
  • 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 black star markings, subtle dusting, worn edges, and weathered running gear
  • Ideal for Cold War, NATO, Post-WWII, armored unit, training, and field deployment 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 most recognizable U.S. tanks of the Cold War. Introduced in the early 1960s, it featured a redesigned turret with improved armor protection, a 105 mm main gun, and upgrades intended to keep American armored units competitive during a period of rapid tank development.

M60A1 tanks served for decades with U.S. Army and Marine Corps units, as well as with many allied nations. During the Cold War, they formed a major part of NATO armored strength and were commonly seen in olive green or later camouflage finishes depending on unit, period, and operating environment. Their combination of firepower, mobility, and reliability made them a key bridge between earlier Patton-series tanks and the later M1 Abrams generation.

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.