This is a plastic 1:35 M113A1 Armored Personnel Carrier (APC) from Academy Plastics. It"s for experienced modelers. The M-113 APC was developed for the US Army in the late "50s and since then has seen use by the armies of over 50 countries. The M113 is a fairly small vehicle, yet it can carry a squad of 10 soldiers, and is amphibious. It proved especially useful in Southeast Asia where it easily traveled through waterlogged jungles. The standard armament of the M113 is a single .50cal machine gun - subject to many field upgrades! FEATURES: Highly detailed 1:35 plastic kit for static display. Over 325 parts in olive, grey, & clear plastic with flexible PVC tracks. Detailed chassis with individual suspension arms and road wheels. External details: optional position rear hatch, tow cable, tow hooks, lights, machine gun and mount, tools, separate front hatch, and camouflage netting. Optional turrets for US, Korean, & Australian Armies, plus M132 flamethrower. Full and authentic interior features engine and drivetrain, bench seats, storage locker and radio, & driver"s controls. 7 figures plus field accessories: backpacks, canteens, and rolled up tents. MARKING OPTIONS: One decal sheet with markings for 4 vehicles: 1: M113A1 "The Big Stuff", US Army Armored Cavalry. 2: M113A1, Republic of Korea Army. 3: M113A1, Royal Australian Army. 4: M132A1 Flamethrower "Burn Baby Burn". Color Scheme: 1 & 4: Olive Drab. 2: Olive Drab/Yellow camouflage. 3: Overall Forest Green. Additional paints Required: Flat: Black, White, Olive Drab, Rust, Orange, Sky. Gloss: Gun Metal, Silver. INCLUDES: One 1:35 M113A1 Armored Personnel Carrier REQUIRES: Assembly Hobby Knife Paint: (see MARKING OPTIONS) Brushes Sandpaper Liquid Plastic Cement White Glue CA or Tube Type Thick Plastic Cement Nice-to-have tools: Needle File Set, Sprue Cutter, Airbrush SPECS: Scale: 1:35 Length: 5-1/2" (139mm) Width: 3" (77mm) COMMENTS: Keep product safely away from children under 3 years of age. san 7/26/01 ir/jl