{"product_id":"foreart-1-35-idf-m113-armored-personnel-carrier-1973-r5901-israeli-defence-forces-yom-kippur-war-apc-military-plastic-model-kit-nz-stock","title":"FOREART 1\/35 IDF M113 Armored Personnel Carrier 1973 R5901 Israeli Defence Forces Yom Kippur War APC Military Plastic Model Kit NZ Stock","description":"\u003cp\u003e• 1\/35 scale IDF M113 Armored Personnel Carrier 1973 plastic model kit by FOREART (Kit No. R5901)\u003cbr\u003e• Represents the M113 Armoured Personnel Carrier operated by the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) during the 1973 Yom Kippur War era\u003cbr\u003e• Based on the legendary American-designed M113 tracked armoured personnel carrier, one of the most widely used military vehicles of the Cold War\u003cbr\u003e• The M113 was developed by FMC Corporation and entered US Army service in 1960\u003cbr\u003e• Adopted by the Israeli military and commonly known in Israeli service as the Zelda\u003cbr\u003e• Designed to transport infantry personnel and equipment while providing protection against small-arms fire and battlefield fragments\u003cbr\u003e• Features the distinctive box-shaped armoured hull, tracked running gear and compact military transport vehicle silhouette\u003cbr\u003e• The original M113 used a lightweight aluminium alloy armoured hull, providing protection while maintaining relatively low vehicle weight\u003cbr\u003e• Powered by a diesel engine in the widely produced M113A1 configuration\u003cbr\u003e• Equipped with a fully tracked suspension system designed for cross-country mobility\u003cbr\u003e• The original vehicle could accommodate a crew of two and approximately 11 infantry personnel, depending on configuration\u003cbr\u003e• Commonly armed with a 12.7mm M2 Browning heavy machine gun for defensive firepower\u003cbr\u003e• The M113 family became an essential component of mechanised infantry operations worldwide\u003cbr\u003e• Israeli M113 vehicles were employed in troop transport, battlefield support, reconnaissance and logistical operations\u003cbr\u003e• The 1973 Yom Kippur War involved major military operations between Israel and Egyptian and Syrian forces\u003cbr\u003e• IDF armoured formations operated across challenging environments, including the Sinai Peninsula and Golan Heights\u003cbr\u003e• The M113 provided an important means of transporting infantry alongside Israeli armoured units\u003cbr\u003e• Its tracked mobility allowed it to operate across difficult terrain and support mechanised military formations\u003cbr\u003e• The M113's relatively light armour also highlighted the vulnerability of armoured personnel carriers to anti-tank weapons and heavy battlefield fire\u003cbr\u003e• Israeli experience contributed to later developments in vehicle protection, tactical employment and armoured personnel carrier modifications\u003cbr\u003e• The M113 became one of the most recognisable armoured vehicles in Israeli military service\u003cbr\u003e• Israeli-operated M113 vehicles subsequently received numerous upgrades and modifications to improve protection and battlefield effectiveness\u003cbr\u003e• The original M113 measured approximately 4.86 metres in length and 2.69 metres in width\u003cbr\u003e• At 1\/35 scale, these dimensions translate to an approximate vehicle length of 13.9cm and width of 7.7cm, excluding configuration-dependent fittings\u003cbr\u003e• Represents an important chapter in Israeli military history, Cold War armoured warfare and the evolution of mechanised infantry vehicles\u003cbr\u003e• 1\/35 scale offers an excellent balance between display size and opportunities for detailed painting and weathering\u003cbr\u003e• Ideal for collectors of IDF military vehicles, Israeli armour, M113 variants and 1973 Yom Kippur War subjects\u003cbr\u003e• Excellent companion to IDF M48\/M60 Magach tanks, Sho't Kal Centurion tanks, M50\/M51 Sherman tanks and other Israeli military vehicles\u003cbr\u003e• Suitable for 1973 Arab–Israeli War, Sinai Desert, Golan Heights and Israeli mechanised infantry dioramas\u003cbr\u003e• Can be displayed alongside compatible 1\/35 scale IDF soldiers, military equipment, road barriers and battlefield accessories, available separately\u003cbr\u003e• Offers excellent opportunities for historically inspired Israeli Sand Grey and period-appropriate IDF military finishes\u003cbr\u003e• Ideal for realistic desert dust, sand accumulation, worn tracks, chipped paint, exhaust staining and operational weathering\u003cbr\u003e• The distinctive M113 hull shape provides an excellent surface for subtle colour variation, panel highlighting and realistic armour weathering\u003cbr\u003e• Particularly appealing to enthusiasts of Middle Eastern military history, Israeli Defence Forces equipment and tracked armoured personnel carriers\u003cbr\u003e• A valuable addition to any collection of Cold War armour, Israeli military vehicles and historical military model kits\u003cbr\u003e• Brand: FOREART\u003cbr\u003e• Kit Number: R5901\u003cbr\u003e• Scale: 1\/35\u003cbr\u003e• Subject: IDF M113 Armored Personnel Carrier 1973\u003cbr\u003e• Historical Period: 1973 Yom Kippur War\u003cbr\u003e• Category: Military Armoured Personnel Carrier Plastic Model Kit\u003cbr\u003e• Kit supplied unpainted and unassembled\u003cbr\u003e• Glue and paint not included\u003cbr\u003e• Recommended for modellers aged 14+\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"fore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52102469157110,"sku":"5901","price":59.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/3227\/7238\/files\/r5901.jpg?v=1793595475","url":"https:\/\/www.imaginefleet.co.nz\/products\/foreart-1-35-idf-m113-armored-personnel-carrier-1973-r5901-israeli-defence-forces-yom-kippur-war-apc-military-plastic-model-kit-nz-stock","provider":"Imaginefleet Hobby","version":"1.0","type":"link"}