Hobby Master 1:72 Ground Power Series HG5503
M48A2 Patton Diecast Model
IDF 7th Armored Bgd, Rafah Junction, Gaza, 1967

1:72 Scale		Length		Width
M48A2 Patton		3.5"		2"

In the spring of 1967 with the build up of Egyptian, Jordanian and Syrian troops and machinery everyone knew war was coming to Israel. On June 5th 1967 Israel launched a pre-emptive strike essentially destroying the air forces and air fields of the opposition. Israeli forces moved toward heavily fortified Egyptian forces in the Rafah/El Arish sector bordering on the Mediterranean. Here Israeli Patton tanks faced Egyptian IS-3s and initially suffered heavy losses but because of the IS-3 slow fire rate and engines that couldn't stand up to high heat conditions the Pattons and Centurions were able to destroy 73 IS-3s over the 6 days of the war.

M48A2 Patton

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Hobby Master 1:72 Ground Power Series

The Hobby Master "1:72 Ground Power Series" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military vehicles.

Hobby Master "1:72 Ground Power Series" diecast vehicles feature:

• Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
• Rotating turret, elevating cannon and accurate hull.
• Painted, fitted, non-moving tracks on detailed non-rotating wheels.
• Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
• Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
• Clear acrylic display case to protect model.