Trumpeter 07237 US M113ACAV Armored Car (1/72) – plastic model kit

Trumpeter 07237 US M113ACAV Armored Car is a high-quality 1/72 scale plastic model kit designed for military history enthusiasts and armored vehicle collectors. The model represents the American M113 armored personnel carrier in the ACAV version (Armored Cavalry Assault Vehicle), characteristic of the Vietnam War era.

Scale and material

• Scale: 1/72
• Material: high-quality plastic
• Category: plastic model kit

Historical information

• Origin: United States of America
• Period of use: Vietnam War (1960s and 1970s), Cold War
• The M113ACAV version was developed specifically to meet the operational requirements of the US Army in Vietnam, where the standard M113 required additional protection and armament. The ACAV was equipped with extra armor plating, protective shields for gunners, and multiple machine gun stations. The M113ACAV played a key role during numerous convoy operations, patrols, and direct encounters with Viet Cong guerrillas, working closely with American armored cavalry and mechanized units.

Model features

• Precise hull details and turret with armament
• Clearly reproduced armored and weapon components (machine guns, armored gunner shields typical for the ACAV version)
• Includes clear assembly instructions
• Model does not include glue or paints – model paints matching the original US camouflage colors from the 1960s/70s are recommended

Who is it recommended for?

• Ideal for intermediate modelers and military technology enthusiasts
• Excellent as part of a themed Vietnam War diorama or a collection of US armored vehicles
• The model offers a great price-to-quality ratio and high accuracy of details for the 1/72 scale

Assembly difficulty: 2.5 / 5

Trumpeter 07237 US M113ACAV Armored Car is a great choice for modelers looking for a realistic and precise model kit that brings the atmosphere of 20th-century conflicts to your home diorama.