Dragon 3597 IDF M3 Halftrack Mortar Carrier (1/35)

The Dragon 3597 IDF M3 Halftrack Mortar Carrier model in 1/35 scale is a high-quality plastic assembly kit dedicated to modelers interested in 20th-century military themes and, in particular, vehicles of the Israel Defense Forces. This specific model replicates the Israeli version of the M3 halftrack, adapted to the role of a self-propelled mortar. The M3 Halftrack was widely used across the globe, but the version presented here was modernized for the needs of the Israeli army – including the installation of a mortar and characteristic changes in equipment and external details.

The offered Dragon kit reproduces with remarkable precision the details of this modern reinterpretation of a historical vehicle. The model is made from high-quality plastic and includes parts enabling you to recreate both the external and internal features of the vehicle – including a realistic mock-up of the crew compartment interior and a replica of the mortar armament. The set also includes decals allowing for the creation of authentic markings used by the IDF. Thanks to modern production technologies, the model sprues are sharp and the details are crisp, making it easier for even the most demanding modelers to achieve an impressive finish.

M3 Halftrack vehicles in mortar configuration served in the Israeli army from around the 1950s to the 1970s, particularly during conflicts such as the Israeli War of Independence and the Arab-Israeli wars, including the Six-Day War in 1967 and the Yom Kippur War in 1973. They were used to support infantry with mortar fire—both directly from the battlefield and from covered positions.

• Model scale: 1/35
• Country of use: Israel
• Period of use: postwar era, specifically the 1950s–70s, Middle Eastern conflicts
• Product category: plastic model kit
• Kit contents: plastic sprues, decals; glue or paints not included
• Material: high-quality plastic
• Build difficulty: 4/5 – the model requires advanced modeling skills due to numerous details and complex construction

We recommend the Dragon 3597 IDF M3 Halftrack Mortar Carrier primarily to experienced modelers and enthusiasts of armored vehicles and military history of the Middle East. Excellent for dioramas and advanced collections of Israeli army equipment, this model guarantees satisfaction from assembly and an impressive final effect.