Tamiya 35244 - 1/35 M26 Armoured Tank Recovery Vehicle Model Kit  [35244]

Tamiya 35244 1/35 M26 ARV Historical Scale Kit

The Tamiya 1/35 scale Tamiya 35244 M26 Armored Tank Recovery Vehicle kit allows modellers to assemble a historically significant recovery vehicle from World War II. The M26 played a persistent role in retrieving disabled tanks and keeping armoured formations effective during the European campaigns.

Craftsmanship and Component Quality

This kit reflects Tamiya commitment to fit and fine detail. Finished size is 225mm in length and 106mm in width, giving a convincing scale presence. The cabin benefits from slide moulding to yield a single, well-detailed part, and model makers can present the window armour either open or closed for varied displays.

The crane and tandem winch are modelled with practical detail, while workshop fittings such as the vice and welding gear enrich the scene. The rear A-arm support offers five selectable angles to suit different recovery poses.

Service Use and Legacy

First used on the Italian Front in 1943, the M26 was a key recovery asset during the Normandy offensive. Its capacity to retrieve vehicles under difficult conditions helped sustain operations, and this kit recognises both the vehicle and the crews that operated it.