Tamiya 1/35 M26 Armored Tank Recovery
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Features & Highlights
- Kit includes over 499 parts to assemble a highly detailed recovery vehicle.
- Overall dimensions when built: approximately 225 mm length × 106 mm width.
- Equipped with functional recovery crane, tandem winch, boom, and A-arm rear support with five angle settings.
- Includes metal parts, photo-etched components, chains, cables and other fine detailing.
- Comes with four figure parts (two types) to accompany the vehicle.
How to Build & Modelling Tips
- Dry-fit major assemblies such as the chassis, crane and boom before gluing to ensure proper alignment.
- Paint interior and undercarriage parts before final assembly for best results.
- Use washes, filters and weathering pigments to highlight panel lines, hinges, cables and surface wear.
- Tension the boom and crane cables carefully for a realistic look.
- The rear A-arm can be posed in five different angles to simulate real recovery operations.
Why Add This to Your Collection?
The M26 recovery vehicle plays a vital but often overlooked role in armored operations — retrieving damaged tanks and providing field repairs. In dioramas, this kit adds a strong sense of story and realism. The Tamiya design ensures precise fit and high detail, making it a favorite among model builders. It’s perfect for pairing with other armored vehicles to create dynamic battlefield service and recovery scenes.
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