Tamiya 35244 - 1/35 M26 Armored Tank Recovery Vehicle Special Edition Kit  [35244]

Tamiya 35244 1/35 M26 ARV - Detailed Recovery Vehicle Kit

The Tamiya 1/35 scale Tamiya 35244 M26 Armored Tank Recovery Vehicle kit reproduces a vital battlefield support vehicle from World War II. This model highlights the recovery assets that pulled damaged tanks from the line and helped sustain armoured offensives after the Normandy landings.

Detailing, Fit and Finish

Tamiya has packed this kit with accurate parts and clean engineering. The completed model measures 225mm long by 106mm wide, offering true-to-scale proportions. Slide mould techniques produce a single, crisply detailed cab, and the option to build the window armour open or closed adds display versatility.

The tandem winch and crane assemblies are authentically modelled, and accessories like a vice and welding set add workshop realism. The rear A-arm support can be mounted in one of five positions to show differing recovery angles.

Battlefield Role Overview

Introduced on the Italian Front in 1943, the M26 proved its worth during the Normandy campaign by recovering tanks under varied and often dangerous conditions. The kit serves as a scale tribute to both the vehicle and the crews who handled frontline recoveries.