{"product_id":"tamiya-1-35-u-s-armored-personnel-carrier-m3a2-half-track","title":"Tamiya 1\/35 U.S. Armored Personnel Carrier M3A2 Half-Track","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ugs\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ugs-mast\"\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"ugs-eyebrow\"\u003eTamiya . Military Miniature Series\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"ugs-title\"\u003eTamiya 1\/35 U.S. Armored Personnel Carrier M3A2 Half-Track\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ugs-chips\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"ugs-chip\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e1\/35 Scale\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"ugs-chip\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMilitary Miniature Series\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"ugs-chip\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e9 Figures Included\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"ugs-chip\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAssembly Required\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"ugs-sec\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ugs-head\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bar\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"idx\"\u003eMilitary Miniature\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ugs-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe Tamiya 1\/35 U.S. Armored Personnel Carrier M3A2 Half-Track Model Kit recreates the American military transport vehicle used during World War II. Combining a truck-style front axle with a tracked rear suspension, the M3 half-track family provided infantry units with mobility across difficult terrain. This kit reproduces the vehicle's armored body, open troop compartment, front wheel assembly, and distinctive half-track running gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eOriginally tooled in 1975, this reissued model includes nine military figures consisting of one driver, seven seated passengers in relaxed poses, and one walking soldier. Rubber tires, belt-type tracks, and various equipment accessories provide additional detail to the completed vehicle, making this kit suitable for World War II military vehicle collections and infantry dioramas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"ugs-sec\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ugs-head\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bar\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"idx\"\u003eSpec Highlights\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ugs-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ugs-hl\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"ugs-card\"\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"ico\"\u003e\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M12 3v18M7 6l5 3 5-3M6 11h12M7 17l5-3 5 3\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003ch3\u003eOpen Troop Compartment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eDetailed interior seating reproduces the armored half-track's open-top troop area for infantry transport scenes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"ugs-card\"\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"ico\"\u003e\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"7\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M12 2v4M12 18v4M2 12h4M18 12h4\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003ch3\u003eFront Wheel \u0026amp; Track Suspension\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eReproduced front wheel steering paired with rear half-track running gear captures the vehicle's distinctive hybrid mobility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"ugs-card\"\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"ico\"\u003e\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M12 3l7 3v6c0 4-3 7-7 9-4-2-7-5-7-9V6z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003ch3\u003eNine Military Figures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eOne driver, seven seated passengers in relaxed poses, and one walking soldier populate the completed vehicle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"ugs-sub\"\u003eAlso featured\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cul class=\"ugs-flist\"\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eClassic Tamiya tooling originally released in 1975\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eRubber tires for the front wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eBelt-type tracks for simplified assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eMilitary equipment and vehicle accessories\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eDetailed armored hull and exterior components\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eSuitable for World War II infantry transport dioramas\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"ugs-sec\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ugs-head\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bar\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"idx\"\u003eContents Manifest\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ugs-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cul class=\"ugs-manifest\"\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ck\"\u003e\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M5 12l5 5L20 7\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e1\/35 U.S. Armored Personnel Carrier M3A2 Half-Track Model Kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ck\"\u003e\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M5 12l5 5L20 7\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eSeven seated passenger figures\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ck\"\u003e\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M5 12l5 5L20 7\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eOne driver figure\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ck\"\u003e\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M5 12l5 5L20 7\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eOne walking soldier figure\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ck\"\u003e\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M5 12l5 5L20 7\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eRubber tires\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ck\"\u003e\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M5 12l5 5L20 7\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eBelt-type tracks\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ck\"\u003e\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M5 12l5 5L20 7\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eVehicle equipment accessories\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ck\"\u003e\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M5 12l5 5L20 7\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAssembly instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"ugs-sec\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ugs-head\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bar\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"idx\"\u003eData Plate\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ugs-body\" style=\"padding:0\"\u003e\n      \u003ctable class=\"ugs-spec\"\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTamiya\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSeries\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMilitary Miniature Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSubject\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eU.S. M3A2 Half-Track Armored Personnel Carrier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eScale\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/35\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMilitary Vehicle Plastic Model Kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eAssembly Required\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSpecial Features\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNine military figures, rubber tires, belt-type tracks, vehicle accessories\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/table\u003e\n      \u003cdetails class=\"ugs-more\"\u003e\n        \u003csummary\u003eMore info: The M3 half-track and the Military Miniature Series \u003cspan class=\"pl\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"more-in\"\u003e\n          \u003ch3\u003eAbout the M3A2 Half-Track Armored Personnel Carrier\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eThe M3 half-track was an American armored personnel carrier developed during World War II to transport infantry alongside mechanized and armored formations. Its design combined conventional front-wheel steering with a tracked rear suspension, providing improved traction on uneven terrain while retaining some of the handling characteristics of a wheeled vehicle. The open-topped armored troop compartment allowed soldiers to enter and exit quickly while providing protection against small-arms fire and battlefield fragments. The M3A2 was a proposed standardized development intended to combine improvements from the M3 and M5 half-track families, though it did not enter mass production, while the broader M3 half-track family remained in service with American and allied forces during and after the war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003ch3\u003eAbout the Tamiya Military Miniature Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eTamiya's Military Miniature Series was established in 1968 and features 1\/35 scale plastic model kits representing military vehicles, artillery, infantry, and battlefield equipment from different historical periods. Many earlier kits remain available through periodic reissues, preserving classic Tamiya tooling while allowing newer generations of builders to explore historical military modeling, alongside infantry figure sets and equipment accessories for coordinated battlefield scenes and dioramas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hobby Time","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50689602027717,"sku":"TAM\/35070","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8355\/files\/tam35070_0.webp?v=1791902183","url":"https:\/\/www.usagundamstore.com\/products\/tamiya-1-35-u-s-armored-personnel-carrier-m3a2-half-track","provider":"USA Gundam Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}