Build one of the most successful armored vehicles ever produced with the Italeri 1/35 M113A1 Armoured Personnel Carrier. Featuring modern tooling, this highly detailed kit accurately captures the iconic aluminum-hulled APC that has served with military forces around the world for more than six decades.

Powered by a Detroit Diesel engine, the M113A1 replaced the original gasoline-powered M113 and became one of the most recognizable armored vehicles of the Vietnam War, Cold War, and numerous modern conflicts. More than 80,000 M113-family vehicles have been produced, making it one of the most widely used armored vehicles in history.

This kit includes link-and-length tracks, newly designed decals for six different national operators, detailed interior hatches, realistic suspension, and an accurately reproduced .50 caliber machine gun mount.

Kit Features

• 1/35 Scale

• Italeri Kit No. 6753

• Modern tooling

• Highly detailed hull and suspension

• Link-and-length tracks

• Detailed .50 caliber machine gun

• Separate hatches

• New decal sheet for 6 marking options

• Detailed pioneer tools

• Full-color instruction booklet

• Length: 6.9 in (176 mm)

Condition

Please review all photographs carefully.

• Factory new kit

• Complete and unstarted

• Original box with minor shelf wear

• Sold exactly as shown

Builder Skill Level

Intermediate (Skill Level 3)

The kit features excellent engineering and straightforward assembly. The link-and-length tracks provide realistic detail while remaining easier to assemble than individual-link track systems, making this an excellent project for both intermediate and experienced armor modelers.

Reviews

IPMS/USA

IPMS reviewers praised the kit's modern molding, excellent surface detail, and overall value. The crisp molding, accurate proportions, and improved decals make it one of the best injected-plastic M113A1 kits currently available in this price range.

AMPS (Armor Modeling & Preservation Society)

Armor modelers highlighted:

• Excellent fit throughout assembly

• Crisp weld and rivet detail

• Well-engineered suspension

• Easy-to-build link-and-length tracks

• Excellent decal options

• Strong basis for Vietnam, Cold War, or modern NATO vehicles

The kit was recommended as an excellent starting point for both out-of-the-box builders and super-detailers.

Community Feedback

Builders consistently praise:

• Excellent overall accuracy

• Modern recessed detail

• Straightforward construction

• Good value

• Attractive marking choices

• Excellent weathering potential

Many experienced builders recommend adding stowage, antennae, and crew figures to personalize the finished vehicle. Aftermarket photo-etched sets and resin accessories are widely available for those wishing to create highly detailed Vietnam or Cold War subjects.

Overall Community Rating: ★★★★☆ (4.5/5)

Historical Background

The M113 Armoured Personnel Carrier entered U.S. Army service in the early 1960s and quickly became the standard armored transport vehicle for NATO and allied nations. Constructed from lightweight aluminum armor and powered by a reliable Detroit Diesel engine in the A1 version, it could transport an infantry squad while providing protection from small-arms fire and shell fragments.

The M113A1 saw extensive service during the Vietnam War, where it was used not only as an armored personnel carrier but also as a command vehicle, ambulance, mortar carrier, reconnaissance vehicle, and armored cavalry assault vehicle. It later served throughout the Cold War, the Gulf War, Iraq, Afghanistan, and remains in service with dozens of countries today.

Its versatility has resulted in hundreds of specialized variants, making it one of the most successful armored vehicle designs ever produced.

What's Included

• Plastic model kit

• Link-and-length tracks

• .50 caliber machine gun

• Decal sheet for six national marking options

• Full-color assembly instructions

(Paint and cement not included.)

Why You'll Love This Kit

• Excellent modern tooling

• Ideal for Vietnam War, Cold War, and modern military collections

• Link-and-length tracks simplify assembly while maintaining realistic appearance

• Outstanding platform for aftermarket accessories and weathering

• One of the most recognizable armored vehicles ever built

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