Hobby Master Ground Power Series 1-56 scale
Hobby Master is pleased to offer this tank, it is from the Platoon Commander, 2nd
Platoon, C Company, 2nd Marine Tank Battalion, 1st Marine Division. It was deployed
for the IRAQI Freedom Action in 2003. Hobby Master has created a spectacular series of
tanks in this scale. The professionals at Hobby Master make every piece to exacting
standards. Every effort is made to provide the collector with the best possible
reproduction of each vehicle, no matter which one you buy. The colors, paint schemes,
markings, the tracks, the weapons, all are masterfully replicated. The maximum amount
of metal with the minimum amount of plastic along with top notch detailing, professional
painting, great pricing all from a company that cares what the true collector wants and
you have one unbeatable combination. Hobby Master takes great pleasure in presenting
what they feel is a true work of art in this terrific scale. These vehicles have to be seen to
really appreciate the amount of effort that went into each and every piece on each and
every tank.
Hobby Master is pleased to offer this tank, it is from the Platoon Commander, 2nd
Platoon, C Company, 2nd Marine Tank Battalion, 1st Marine Division. It was deployed
for the IRAQI Freedom Action in 2003. Hobby Master has created a spectacular series of
tanks in this scale. The professionals at Hobby Master make every piece to exacting
standards. Every effort is made to provide the collector with the best possible
reproduction of each vehicle, no matter which one you buy. The colors, paint schemes,
markings, the tracks, the weapons, all are masterfully replicated. The maximum amount
of metal with the minimum amount of plastic along with top notch detailing, professional
painting, great pricing all from a company that cares what the true collector wants and
you have one unbeatable combination. Hobby Master takes great pleasure in presenting
what they feel is a true work of art in this terrific scale. These vehicles have to be seen to
really appreciate the amount of effort that went into each and every piece on each and
every tank.
| 1st Marine Division Insignia |
Features:
Die-Cast Model
Authentic Detailing
Fully Assembled
True to Scale (1:56) Size: 139.95mm not including cannon -
171.45mm including cannon x 66.55m x 50.8mm ( 5.51in. not
including cannon - 6.75in including cannon x 2.62in. x 2.0in.)
Weathering, cables, tools and insignia ·
True desert paint scheme
Markings Tampo applied
Rubber tracks
Individual moving wheels
Turret turns
Main gun can be elevated
Die-Cast Model
Authentic Detailing
Fully Assembled
True to Scale (1:56) Size: 139.95mm not including cannon -
171.45mm including cannon x 66.55m x 50.8mm ( 5.51in. not
including cannon - 6.75in including cannon x 2.62in. x 2.0in.)
Weathering, cables, tools and insignia ·
True desert paint scheme
Markings Tampo applied
Rubber tracks
Individual moving wheels
Turret turns
Main gun can be elevated
Historical Background of the M1A1HA:
The M1A1HA Abrams main battle tank, proved itself more than worthy during the Gulf
Conflict. The M1 Abrams, officially commissioned by the US military in 1980, was
designed totally different from previous post-WWII US military tanks. Though fitted with
the same 105mm cannon as the M60, the M1 was powered by a gas turbine engine and
was fitted with spaced armour. In 1984, the M1A1 was developed with a 120mm smooth
bore cannon, and a further variant the M1A1HA (HA stands for Heavy Armor) was later
developed featuring depleted uranium armour. The M1A1HA model had a protection
equivalent to 600 mm against kinetic energy ammunition, and 1,300 mm against
chemical energy warheads.
The M1A1HA Abrams main battle tank, proved itself more than worthy during the Gulf
Conflict. The M1 Abrams, officially commissioned by the US military in 1980, was
designed totally different from previous post-WWII US military tanks. Though fitted with
the same 105mm cannon as the M60, the M1 was powered by a gas turbine engine and
was fitted with spaced armour. In 1984, the M1A1 was developed with a 120mm smooth
bore cannon, and a further variant the M1A1HA (HA stands for Heavy Armor) was later
developed featuring depleted uranium armour. The M1A1HA model had a protection
equivalent to 600 mm against kinetic energy ammunition, and 1,300 mm against
chemical energy warheads.
1st Marine Division History
The 1st Marine Division is the oldest, largest (active duty), and most decorated division
in the United States Marine Corps. On March 8, 1911 in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba the 1st
Marine regiment was formed. Deactivated and reactivated a couple of times between
WWI and WWII it was activated permanently activated Feb. 1941 and was nicknamed
“The Old Breed”. August 7, 1942 was the first major American offensive of WWII, “The
Battle of Guadalcanal”. This battle became the basis of their insignia and won them the
first of 3 Presidential Unit Citations during WWII, the second and third coming after
battles at Peleliu and Okinawa. The division played key roles in Korea, the amphibious
assault at Inchon won them the fourth PUC, with the fifth for “The Attack in the Opposite
Direction”. This was when they had to fight their way out of the "Chosin Reservoir"
against seven Communist Chinese divisions. This was a costly action as over 900
Marines were killed or missing, over 3,500 wounded and over 6,500 non-combat
casualties with the greatest number being attributed to one of the coldest winters ever in
Korea. In the failed attempt to stop the Marines march south, this battle of what became
nicknamed “The Frozen Chosin” took a heavy toll on the Chinese with a loss of over
37,500 soldiers. Further battles in Korea won the division it’s sixth PUC. The Korean
War took a heavy toll on the 1st Marines with over 4,000 dead and almost 26,000
wounded.
Over the six long and hard years in Vietnam saw them collect the seventh and eighth
PUC.
The 1st took part in “Desert Storm” and for actions during “Operation Iraqi Freedom” the
9th PUC was presented.
The 1st Marine Division is the oldest, largest (active duty), and most decorated division
in the United States Marine Corps. On March 8, 1911 in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba the 1st
Marine regiment was formed. Deactivated and reactivated a couple of times between
WWI and WWII it was activated permanently activated Feb. 1941 and was nicknamed
“The Old Breed”. August 7, 1942 was the first major American offensive of WWII, “The
Battle of Guadalcanal”. This battle became the basis of their insignia and won them the
first of 3 Presidential Unit Citations during WWII, the second and third coming after
battles at Peleliu and Okinawa. The division played key roles in Korea, the amphibious
assault at Inchon won them the fourth PUC, with the fifth for “The Attack in the Opposite
Direction”. This was when they had to fight their way out of the "Chosin Reservoir"
against seven Communist Chinese divisions. This was a costly action as over 900
Marines were killed or missing, over 3,500 wounded and over 6,500 non-combat
casualties with the greatest number being attributed to one of the coldest winters ever in
Korea. In the failed attempt to stop the Marines march south, this battle of what became
nicknamed “The Frozen Chosin” took a heavy toll on the Chinese with a loss of over
37,500 soldiers. Further battles in Korea won the division it’s sixth PUC. The Korean
War took a heavy toll on the 1st Marines with over 4,000 dead and almost 26,000
wounded.
Over the six long and hard years in Vietnam saw them collect the seventh and eighth
PUC.
The 1st took part in “Desert Storm” and for actions during “Operation Iraqi Freedom” the
9th PUC was presented.
Hobby Master 1/56 Ground Power Series HG0104 - M1A1HA Abrams (Operation IRAQI Freedom) Platoon Commander, 2nd Platoon C Company, 1st Marine Division |
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