Dragon 3544 1/35 M48A3 Mod.B Plastic Model Kit**
Dragon 3544 1/35 M48A3 Mod.B Plastic Model Kit** is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Dragon 3544 1/35 M48A3 Mod.B Plastic Model Kit
Features:
Handrails on turret match those of original
Newly designed M48A3 w/intricate detail
Gun travel lock can be assembled either stowed or in use
Authentic 90mm M41 gun and detailed .50 cal MG
3-directional slide-molded turret w/realistic cast texture and detail
Loader's hatch and commander's cupola can be assembled open/closed
Well-defined turret w/antenna and crisply molded stowage rack
Tow cables included
One-piece slide-molded upper and lower hulls w/delicate cast pattern and detail
Rear hull w/authentic grill and tow pintles
Cupola realistically represented, including clear-plastic periscope
Trunnion for elevating 90mm M41 gun included
Headlights w/subtle detail realistically produced
Delicately detailed fenders w/toolboxes
Fender edges w/delicate bolt heads molded in place
Sprockets and road wheels assembled from multiple parts
Suspension system formed from multiple parts
Jerrycan finely produced
Casting numbers molded on M48A3
Hull rear w/authentic engine grille and hocks molded-on details
Front vision ports including crystal clear parts
Coincidence rangefinder mounted on turret side
Detailed one-piece DS tracks
Dragon’s 1/35 scale WWII plastic kits are legendary worldwide in terms of the range’s scope, accuracy and technical quality. Dragon is now transferring that expertise to more modern subjects, and a first recipient is the famous M48 Patton medium tank. The M48 was a development of the M47, and it performed an interim role until the arrival of the M60 main battle tank. The M48 was the primary tank of the US Army & US Marine Corps (USMC) during the vicious Vietnam War. The new kit represents the M48A3 variant, which the army accepted into service in February 1963 and the USMC the following year.
M48A3s featured a new diesel engine and a range of features were apparent because all were converted from older variants. The USA would deploy more than 600 M48s to Vietnam, the first arriving in-country in 1965. They performed well in the infantry support role, but there were few tank-versus-tank clashes. Many M48A3s were later handed over to the Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) when US troops began leaving the country.
It’s a COMPLETELY BRAND NEW item and it’s designed explicitly to portray a vehicle serving in the Vietnam War. This means the molds are all new, carefully based on detailed research of surviving original tanks. The designer has used different methods to reproduce the form of the M48A3, especially the curved shape of the cast turret that was not easy to reproduce. In the end, this accurately shaped turret even has subtle casting texture, including embossed casting numbers. The tank has been produced with modeling convenience in mind too, with such features as easy-fitting DS tracks. With Dragon’s knowhow and technological skills from its WWII range being applied to this more modern subject, this M48A3 sets high standards that exceed those of existing products.
This is a scale plastic model kit, assembly required. Paints and glue not included.
Posting Returns
When sending items back for exchange, refund, repair or warranty assessment please post to our main office at the following address:
Hobbytech Toys
18/276 Leach Highway
Myaree
WA
6154
Change Of Mind Returns:
Our policy lasts 30 days. If 30 days have gone by since your purchase, unfortunately we can’t offer you a return, refund or exchange.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.
All returns are subject to a 15% restocking and admin fee.
Several types of goods are exempt from being returned - Fuel, Batteries, Books & Magazines.
Additional non-returnable items:
- Gift cards
- Discounted or Sale Items
Warranty/ Faulty Items: Refund or Exchange
If you are having trouble with any of your purchases, and suspect it could be a warranty issue, then please email or phone us to go through your item's history of use and background. We are very reasonable when it comes to faults, and will try and resolve any concerns you have as quickly and painlessly as possible.
Each product is covered by the respective manufacturers warranty policy and some products may have individual components that are covered by separate warranties and time frames. We do not offer any additional product warranties outside the manufacturer’s warranty.
Please discuss any warranty concerns with us before sending the items back to avoid any confusion and unnecessary costs. We will generally require you to send photos of the product with your purchase details for an initial assessment and we will go from there.
Postage costs will be at the returner’s expense and refunded if the product is proven to be covered by warranty.
If the product is required to be sent back to our suppliers for assessment, we will cover this cost.
We will always try to resolve any warranty concerns as quickly as possible, where any delay is incurred we will communicate this to you.
- A warranty refers to any new product which has a manufacturing defect or a major failure within a reasonable period.
- If the warranty relates to a minor failure then we may replace, repair or refund the item.
- On assessment if the product is deemed as having a major failure, the customer can decide whether they would like a replacement, repair or refund.
- A warranty does not apply to any wear and tear on a product, crash damage or a product being used outside it’s intended use.
For further information, please refer to https://www.accc.gov.au/consumers/consumer-rights-guarantees/repair-replace-refund
The cost of shipping is determined as follows:
- Shipping cost will be automatically calculated on checkout.
- Orders will be shipped via Australia Post or Team Global Express.
- No deliveries will be done outside of Australia.
- If Free Shipping is selected - Hobbytech Toys will decide on the freight carrier service - This is non-negotiable.
- By placing your order on the Hobbytech website or via e-mail/telephone/website you accept all the shipping terms listed above.
Free Shipping:
Free freight applies to the following online orders:
- Orders over $150.00 Interstate and Regional WA, Or Orders Over $75.00 (Perth Metro)
- Orders that exclude items marked "Oversize"
- Orders that exclude items marked "Dangerous"
We have several checks in place to make sure you get the items that you are after and they reach you in good order. If for some reason you didn’t receive the item you ordered, it’s damaged or simply not what you expected then please let us know within 7 days of receiving so we can organize an exchange or refund, whichever you prefer! For items damaged in transit a picture of the packaging will be required.
If the mistake was made at our end, we will happily pay the return postage.
If no one is around when delivery is attempted, a delivery slip with contact information will be left for you to arrange a re-delivery (charges may apply).



