M19 Tank Transporter with Soft Top Cab, 1/35 - I LOVE KIT 63502

The M19 Tank Transporter with Soft Top Cab from I LOVE KIT, reference 63502, is a military plastic model kit to be assembled in 1/35. It reproduces an American heavy tank transport set with a canvas-covered cab, consisting of the tractor and its tank-carrying trailer. The finished model measures 464 mm long and 82.5 mm wide.

The M19 Tank Transporter combined a heavy Diamond T tractor and an M9 trailer in order to transport armored vehicles. Used by the U.S. forces during World War II and in the years that followed, this impressive convoy makes an especially interesting subject for a military logistics scene or a diorama featuring Allied vehicles.

The I LOVE KIT 63502 reference includes more than 790 parts, as well as photo-etched details. The proposed configuration stands out for its cab equipped with a soft top cover. The tank visible in some depictions is not included in this kit.

At a scale of 1/35, each dimension of the real vehicle is reduced by a factor of 35. This scale highlights the length of the tractor-trailer set and allows it to be integrated into a military setting alongside figures, vehicles, or accessories in the same scale.

Building a tank transporter requires careful preparation of the parts, especially the many running-gear and trailer components. Using a suitable primer then makes it easier to paint, before applying decals and, if desired, weathering. Effects such as dust, mud, or wear can enhance the realism of a vehicle intended for convoys and maneuver areas.

Technical features

• Brand: I LOVE KIT
• Reference: 63502
• Type: plastic model kit to be assembled
• Subject: M19 Tank Transporter with canvas cab
• Scale: 1/35
• Material: injected plastic
• Number of parts: more than 790
• Photo-etched parts: included
• Length of assembled model: 464 mm
• Width of assembled model: 82.5 mm

For assembly and finishing, plan for plastic model glue, cutting and deburring tools, sandpaper, a primer, and suitable paints.