Tamiya 35363 1/35 M3A1 Scout Car - Authentic WWII Scale Modelling Kit  [35363]

Tamiya 35363 1/35 M3A1 Scout Car: Model Summary

The Tamiya 35363 1/35 M3A1 Scout Car kit reproduces the compact reconnaissance vehicle in plastic parts that prioritise scale fidelity. It is a strong choice for modellers concentrating on historically accurate military builds.

Operational Background and Key Facts

The M3A1 Scout Car was produced in the tens of thousands and saw service with Allied formations across multiple fronts. It operated in North Africa, during the Sicily campaign and in Eastern Europe, offering light protection, a top speed of about 80 km/h and flexible machine gun armament.

Build Characteristics and Detail Elements

Tamiya's 1/35 model includes multipart assemblies such as the front un-ditching roller and detailed machine gun mounts in the crew space. Interior detail is supported by separate parts for the gear levers and a defined dashboard. The kit allows display choices for the side armour doors and the windshield covers.

Collecting Value and Scene Building

Suited to both solo models and dioramas, the kit contains marking choices for U.S. and Soviet forces, widening its appeal to collectors. The set also includes five figures attired in Red Army winter uniforms to complement Eastern Front compositions.