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Tamiya M113 Specifications

General

Scale	1/35
Material	Plastic
Paint Required	Yes
Glue Required	Yes
Type	Military Vehicle

Summary

M113 Armoured Personnel Carrier Assembly

Parts Check and Preparation

Instructions for checking all kit parts before commencing assembly.

Wheel and Engine Construction

Detailed steps for constructing the M113's wheels and engine components.

Hull Assembly Steps

Sequential assembly of the M113 hull, including engine, transmission, and rear panel.

Interior and Component Fitting

Instructions for building the hull interior and fitting floorboard and inside parts.

Cupola, Radiator, and Upper Hull

Steps for constructing the cupola, radiator, and attaching the upper hull panel.

Hull Completion and Figures

Finalizing the hull and assembling the driver and crew figures.

Applying Decals

West German Army Markings

Guidance for applying decals for the West German Army M113 variant.

U.S. Army Markings

Instructions for applying decals for U.S. Army M113 variants.

Personnel Carrier Evolution

Historical Comparison

Evolution of U.S. and German personnel carriers, including the Marder.