M19 Tank Transporter with Hard Top Cab, 1/35 - I LOVE KIT 63501

The M19 Tank Transporter with Hard Top Cab model kit from I LOVE KIT, reference 63501, reproduced at 1/35, depicts the American heavy military tank transport set M19 with a rigid cab tractor. This plastic kit to be assembled is dedicated to one of the most distinctive tank transport vehicles of the Second World War.

The M19 combined a Diamond T tractor with a trailer intended for moving armored vehicles. These units were used to transport tanks and other heavy loads, especially during the Second World War, and then during the period that followed. Its silhouette—featuring the long tractor chassis, the enclosed cab, and the low-slung trailer—makes it a particularly interesting subject for a convoy scene or a military logistics diorama.

The 63501 reference offers a 1/35 scale reproduction with injection-molded plastic parts, clear parts, photo-etched parts, rubber tires, and a decal sheet. An instruction manual is also included. Paint and glue must be purchased separately.

Building a tank transporter requires careful preparation of the parts and methodical work on the chassis, running gear, cab, and trailer. Using glue suitable for plastic, precise cutting tools, fine sanding paper, and a primer will help with painting. Decals are best applied to a smooth, glossy surface, before any protective clear coat is applied.

At a 1/35 scale, each dimension of the real vehicle is reduced by a factor of 35. This scale allows you to incorporate the M19 into a diorama with armored vehicles, support vehicles, compatible military figures, and accessories.

Technical features

• Brand: I LOVE KIT
• Manufacturer reference: 63501
• Catalog reference: 9333501
• Type: plastic model kit to be assembled
• Subject: M19 Tank Transporter with rigid cab
• Scale: 1/35
• Category: military vehicle
• Included/featured parts: plastic parts, clear parts, photo-etch, rubber tires, and decals

Complementary products

• Glue for plastic model kits
• Model paints and primer
• Precision cutting pliers and hobby knife
• Fine sanding paper and finishing putty
• Paintbrushes or airbrush
• Products for applying decals and protective clear coat