DRAGON 1/35 M67 Flamethrower Tank Plastic Model

Building on the success of its 1/35 scale kits of the renowned M48 Patton medium tank, Dragon has introduced the intriguing M67 flamethrower used by the US military. Known as the "Zippo," it was originally based on an M48A1 tank hull, where the standard 90mm gun was replaced with an M6 flame gun connected to an M7A1-6 fuel and pressure unit. The 48-ton M67 was somewhat disguised by concealing the flame gun inside a dummy gun tube. The first M67 was completed in 1955, and a total of 109 units were manufactured for service with the US Marine Corps and US Army. They were deployed until 1974, participating in the Vietnam War.

This 1/35 scale kit incorporates the excellent features of Dragon's earlier M48-series models, but it has been specifically modified to represent the M67 Flamethrower Tank. New components include the gun shield, dummy gun barrel, and muzzle brake. Additionally, the flame projector inside the muzzle brake is a new addition. The mantlet cover is represented by DS to accurately replicate the material's appearance. Other necessary changes have been made, such as altering the headlight brush guards to accommodate the flame gun’s lower depression angle. This is a magnificent kit of the M67 and is expected to be highly sought after by modelers worldwide!

About the Real Vehicle:

- The flamethrower tank M67 was developed from the American M48 Patton medium tank after WWII.

- Led by the US Marine Corps, development was completed in 1955.

- A total of 109 units were produced and deployed with the Marine Corps and the Army.

- It was in service until 1974 and was used in combat during the Vietnam War.

- The M67 utilized the chassis of the M48 Patton, which was produced from 1952.

- It equipped an M6 flamethrower and an M7A1-6 fuel and pressure unit, replacing the 90mm gun on the M48A1 chassis.

- The chassis and turret were used as is, with a dummy barrel to camouflage the flamethrower.

- Nicknamed "Zippo" by Americans, it performed alongside the M48 tank.

About the Model:

- This is an injection-plastic military vehicle model kit.

- This model replicates the M67 flamethrower tank used by the US Marine Corps and Army in the Vietnam War in 1/35 scale.

- Based on the already popular M48 kit, the model is meticulously altered with new parts to depict the variations.

- Includes specialized parts for the dummy barrel, muzzle brake, and gun shield, differing in length from the 90mm gun.

- Accurately represents the M6 flamethrower components inside the muzzle brake.

- The mantlet cover uses DS material for a realistic texture.

- Additional bespoke parts for the M67, such as the gun travel lock and headlight brush guard parts, are modeled.

- The kit retains the shape and casting texture of the turret and chassis from the existing kit.

- This is a must-have item for military enthusiasts seeking to enhance their Vietnam War collection.

Main Features:

- Reproduction of the M67A2 flamethrower tank used in the US from 1955 to 1974 in 1/35 scale

- Realistic detailing of the variations from the M48 with new parts

- Includes special parts like dummy barrel and gun shield

- Accurate internal details of the M6 flamethrower in the muzzle brake

- DS material used for the mantlet cover

- Custom parts for the gun travel lock and headlight brush guards specific to the M67

Length: Approximately 265mm

Flamethrower tank model developed based on the M48 Patton

New mold added

Package Dimensions/Weight: 38 x 24.5 x 8 cm / 607g

Mold Color: Gray

Includes: Decals, one-piece DS tracks