Tamiya 35116 1/35 M106A1 Armoured Mortar Carrier Kit  [35116]

Faithful 1/35 M106A1 Armoured Mortar Carrier

The Tamiya 35116 kit provides a faithful 1/35 scale recreation of the M106A1 Armored Self-Propelled Mortar, aimed at hobbyists who value historical accuracy and neat assembly. The parts and instructions support a convincing scale representation.

Background and Combat Role

Part of the M113 family, the M106A1 was introduced to supply mobile mortar support while offering protection for its crew. The original vehicle achieved a top speed of 68 km/h and an operational range of 483 km, and typically carried a Browning M2 .50 caliber machine gun as secondary armament.

What the Kit Recreates

Tamiya has scaled the mortar carrier to mirror the real vehicle dimensions of 4.93 m long, 2.86 m wide and 1.99 m high, and includes moulded detail for the mortar fittings. Decals and a clear build sequence are provided to guide finishing and marking.