Academy 1/35 Israeli Magach 7C Gimel Main Battle Tank Model Kit

Academy 1/35 Israeli Magach 7C Gimel Main Battle Tank Model Kit

Build one of the most distinctive Israeli armored vehicles of the modern era with the Academy 1/35 Magach 7C Gimel main battle tank plastic model kit. Representing an extensively upgraded M60-series tank operated by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), this detailed military armor model captures the distinctive angular turret armor, reinforced hull protection, and battlefield equipment associated with the Magach 7C.

Academy's 1/35 scale Magach 7C Gimel features a newly tooled turret, large external storage basket, additional passive armor, armored side skirts, detailed running gear, and flexible tracks. The kit also includes a tank crew figure and four Israeli military marking options, making it an appealing project for modelers interested in modern military vehicles, Israeli armored warfare, and the evolution of the American M60 Patton tank.

Kit Features

• 1/35 scale Israeli Magach 7C Gimel main battle tank
• Modernized Israel Defense Forces variant of the American M60 tank
• Newly tooled turret with distinctive angular armor configuration
• Detailed passive armor array and armored hull side skirts
• Large external turret storage basket
• Detailed 105 mm main gun assembly
• 7.62 mm FN MAG machine gun and additional weapon details
• Detailed road wheels, suspension components, and drive sprockets
• Flexible one-piece tank tracks
• Turret and hull hatches that can be assembled open or closed
• Separate exterior equipment and stowage components
• Tank crew figure for display or diorama use
• Four Israel Defense Forces marking options
• Waterslide decals and illustrated assembly instructions
• Approximately 10.4 inches long when assembled
• Unassembled plastic model kit requiring glue and paint

About the Subject

The Magach tank family represents a series of American-designed M48 and M60 tanks modified and upgraded for service with the Israel Defense Forces. These vehicles played an important role in Israeli armored operations during the Cold War and subsequent decades.

Planning Your Build

Plan the running-gear and track assembly before painting. Choose the vehicle configuration and marking option first, then match camouflage and weathering to that subject.

Assembly is required. Follow the instructions for the appropriate adhesives and finishing supplies; check the listed contents before purchasing additional materials.

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