Takom M9 ACE U.S. Armoured Combat Earthmover (1/35) 02020

Takom 1/35 Scale Military Engineering Vehicle KitTakom M9 ACE U.S. Armoured Combat Earthmover (1/35) Item02020Takoms M9 ACE kit recreates the powerful U.S. Army armored engineering vehicle designed for rapid earthworks and obstacle clearance. Featuring heavy-duty grader blade with vertical lift, rear crawler-type dozer, and rugged tracked chassis, this kit is ideal for realistic engineering dioramas, battlefield recovery scenes, or forward construction tasks. 1/35 scale injection-moulded plastic kit (Takom 02020) Articulated front blade with realistic lift/tilt mechanisms Rear mounted clamshell dozer with hydraulic detail and jaws Functional tracks and torsion-bar suspension with return rollers Photo-etched parts: engine grills, hydraulic lines, tool clamps Clear parts for lights, instrument panels, and vision blocksNote: Kit requires assembly and paintingglue, paints, tools, and decals are not included.Historical Background:The M9 Armored Combat Earthmover entered U.S. Army service in the 1980s, combining dozer capability with armored protection. Built to clear obstacles, build fortifications, or aid vehicle recovery under fire, the M9 ACE saw deployment in Gulf and Afghanistan conflicts. Its robust hydraulic systems and armored cab made it indispensable for engineering and combat support roles.Suggested Paint References:These paint suggestions are visually based on authentic U.S. Army field finish colours and may differ from the colours referenced in the kits instructions. ComponentFinishTamiyaVallejoMrHobbyMrColor Chassis & CabSemi_MatteXF-67 NATO Green71.088 US Olive DrabH308 Olive Drab FS34087C308 Olive Drab FS34087 Blade & Dozer ArmsSemi_MatteXF-67 NATO Green71.088 US Olive DrabH308 Olive Drab FS34087C308 Olive Drab FS34087 Tracks & UndercarriageMattXF-69 NATO Black70.862 Black GreyH031 BlackFS37038C137 TyreBlack Hydraulic Pistons & Metal FittingsMetallicXF-56 Metallic Grey70.863 Gunmetal GreyH028 SteelC028 Steel Engine Grilles & Photo_etched DetailsSemi_MatteXF-20 Medium Grey71.065 Grey GreenH307 FS36231C307 FS36231 Lights & Vision BlocksSemi_GlossXF-8 Flat Blue70.899 Prussian BlueH326 BlueFS15042C326 FS15042