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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 |
