US M88 ARV Forest Green (6870247)

This ready-made Artitec model reproduces a U.S. Army M88 armored recovery vehicle in a heavily weathered forest green finish. The model carries distinctive “Black Knight 12” markings, tactical identification plates, and carefully applied wear that gives the vehicle a convincing field-service appearance.

The recovery configuration is recreated with an elaborate A-frame lifting boom, cables, chains, towing equipment, side-mounted tools, spare track components, and a large front-mounted recovery spade. Additional details include an open roof hatch, roof-mounted .50-caliber machine gun, antenna, spare road wheel, lifting fixtures, and realistically weathered tracks and running gear.

• Ready-Made 1:87 / HO scale Artitec model
• Distinctive M88 armored hull with enclosed crew compartment, rear recovery deck, and full-width front recovery spade
• Detailed A-frame lifting boom with cables, chains, pulleys, lifting fixtures, and towing equipment
• Reinforced recovery spade with support arms, hydraulic linkage, and worn blade surfaces
• Roof-mounted .50-caliber machine gun, open roof hatch, antenna, mirrors, lights, and roof fittings
• Side-mounted tools, spare road wheel, spare track components, tow cables, storage compartments, and exterior recovery equipment
• Detailed running gear with six paired road wheels, suspension components, drive sprockets, idlers, and defined track surfaces
• Forest Green finish with “Black Knight 12” markings, tactical identification plates, and small exterior stenciling
• Heavy operational weathering with faded paint, dust, grime, rust staining, worn edges, and weathered tracks
• Ideal for Cold War, U.S. Army, armored recovery, maintenance, towing, and field-service scenes
• Suitable for military collectors, HO-scale layouts, vehicle displays, and dioramas
  

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.