Tamiya 37028 - 1/35 West German M47 Patton Tank Model Kit - museum quality display potential  [37028]

Summary - Tamiya 1/35 West German M47 Patton Kit

The M47 Patton, developed from the earlier M46 and introduced in 1951, featured an 810hp gasoline engine and could reach speeds up to 48 km/h. It was armed with an L/50 rifled gun and often used a stereoscopic rangefinder. This Tamiya kit represents the variant supplied to Germany during the mid-1950s.

Context and Collector Appeal

As a fixture of NATO forces in the Cold War, the M47 had both strategic and symbolic significance. The model highlights period-specific fittings like smoke dischargers and rain guards that were common on German vehicles, making it attractive to historical modellers and collectors.

Kitwork and Presentation Advice

The 1/35 scale construction offers an absorbing build with precise parts. Completed and painted, the model becomes an eye-catching exhibit piece suitable for display cases or alongside other Cold War models.