1:72 M113ACAV Vietnam

Easy Model 1:72 M113 ACAV Vietnam, a finished collector model

A finished model of the M113 armored personnel carrier in the ACAV conversion, that is in the version used by American armored units in Vietnam. The maker supplies the model assembled, painted and with markings; it goes straight from the box into a display case. It is not a kit: nothing is glued, sanded or sprayed, and you need no glue, paints, primer or airbrush.

The real subject

The M113 is a tracked armored personnel carrier with a welded hull of aluminum alloy, designed to be light, air-transportable and able to cross water obstacles. It was the low weight of the hull in particular that made it one of the most widespread tracked vehicles of its era. The conversion known as ACAV came out of a need in the field: the commander's machine gun received an armored shield and side machine gun positions with protection for the gunner were added, so that the crew did not have to stay exposed while firing.

Workmanship and placing it in a display case

In 1:72 scale a vehicle of this type measures only a few centimeters, so it fits into a collection even where there is no room for a large scale. Finished models combine well into groups: several examples of the same family side by side show the differences in equipment better than one exhibit on its own. The model benefits from an enclosed display case, as settled dust is harder to remove from small details than from smooth surfaces and direct sun shifts the shade of the paint over time. A soft wide brush is enough for dusting; do not use cleaning agents.

Who the model is for

• collectors of modern military vehicles in 1:72
• anyone interested in vehicles committed in Vietnam
• those who want a finished exhibit with no building and painting
• as a gift for modelers and non-modelers alike

The model is supplied finished: assembled and painted. Nothing is glued or painted, and no glue or paints are needed.