If you want to know more about building scale-model tanks, check out Shep Paine’s Armor Modelers Guide from FineScale Modeler. Towing clevis: Part of the gear used to rig the tank for towing. Smoke launcher: A short-range mortar used to throw smoke grenades and create a smoke screen. They allow the vehicle to move smoothly over terrain. Road wheels: These free-turning wheels on heavily sprung axles are the most important element of the suspension. Return rollers: Carry the track above road wheels as it returns from the idler to the drive sprocket. Periscope: Vision blocks that allow the crew to see outside without opening hatches. Muzzle brake: Reduces the gun’s recoil and directs most of the blast to the sides, reducing the dust kicked up, which would obscure the gunner’s vision for the next shot. Lifting hooks: Used to remove the turret for maintenance. Idler: A free-turning wheel at the opposite end of the suspension from the drive sprocket. Gun mantlet: The heavily armored gun shield, usually removable with the gun in a single assembly.

Glacis plate: Sloped front armor that increases protection against projectiles. The sprocket on each side can be driven independently, which causes the vehicle to turn.Įscape hatch: Usually found on the back, bottom, or sides of a tank, this small hatch allows the crew to escape under fire in an emergency.įender: Extensions, often thin sheet metal, found over the tracks.įume extractor: Prevents poisonous propellant fumes from reaching the fighting compartment. The link to download the building manual(s) will be sent as a QR code along with the printed parts pack.Coaxial machine gun: Mounted parallel to the main gun, this is used as an anti-personnel weapon.ĭrive sprocket: Connects the engine via the transmission and drive train. 46 printed parts. It requires additional 919 parts (plus third party gun) to complete the model. As part of the fleet upgrade program, 547 of the Armys current inventory of M1s are being upgraded to. It requires additional 915 parts (plus third party gun) to complete the model. Mission: Ground Combat Fire Support, Anti-Tank.

It requires additional 914 parts (plus third party gun) to complete the model. (custom printing will keep the same font/design as the 'regular' prints shown) You can even customize the printing on the barrel for each. Our printed parts packs are an affordable way to build high quality models with excellent prints.

The remaining parts must be purchased or gathered from your own collection. These are NOT complete models, you will only receive the printed parts + digital instructions (see below for details).

Military tank image parts