Panzer Art GB35-157 Canon M68 avec manchon thermique pour M60A3 et CM-11 « Brave Tiger » 1/35

Panzer Art GB35-157 M68 Gun barrel with thermal sleeve for M60A3 and CM-11 “Brave Tiger” 1/35

Panzer Art GB35-157 M68 Gun barrel with Thermal Sleeve is a high-quality modeling accessory designed for demanding modelers who build replicas of modern and classic tanks in 1/35 scale. This product is a precisely turned metal barrel for American and Taiwanese armored vehicles, dedicated to the M60A3 and CM-11 "Brave Tiger" tank models.

• Scale: 1/35
• Country of use: United States (M60A3), Taiwan (CM-11 Brave Tiger) as well as NATO, Middle Eastern, and Asian armies
• Historical period: Cold War, modern times (1980s – present)
• Material: Professionally turned metal (aluminum), with an integrated, realistically rendered thermal sleeve
• Category: Modeling accessory for plastic scale models

Historical description: The M68 barrel, an American development of the British 105 mm L7, is the main armament of modern main battle tanks such as the M60A3 (the most advanced version of the Patton series) and the Taiwanese CM-11 "Brave Tiger." The M60A3 entered service at the end of the Cold War and was used extensively by the US Army and many allies for training and combat, including operations in the Middle East and NATO. The Taiwanese CM-11, developed in the 1990s, is based on the M60 chassis and a modern turret, forming the backbone of Taiwan's contemporary armored forces.

Product advantages: The Panzer Art 1/35 M68 metal barrel is an unrivaled addition to your model, eliminating the need for tedious sanding and gluing of plastic halves. A high level of detail with an integrated thermal sleeve allows for realism unattainable with plastic kit barrels. The accessory is easy to install (difficulty level 2/5), requiring only fitting to the model's turret.

We recommend this product for intermediate and advanced modelers who pay attention to realism in their models – whether for display cases or complex dioramas of vehicles from the Cold War and modern periods.

• Realistic representation of the thermal sleeve
• Minimizes the risk of seams and warping
• High durability and precision manufacturing
• An essential addition to M60A3 and CM-11 models for collectors and enthusiasts
• Suitable for both static model building and dioramas