Star Decals 35-C1009 Lebanese Tanks & AFVs 2 1/35 – Water-slide Decals for Lebanese Vehicles

Star Decals 35-C1009 Lebanese Tanks & AFVs 2 in 1/35 scale is a unique set of water-slide decals dedicated to modelers recreating Lebanese armored vehicles. This product was created by the renowned Star Decals company, known for its high-quality printing and faithful reproduction of historical details. The set focuses on the AMX-13/75 and AMX-13/90 vehicles used by the Lebanese Army and various militias during the Cold War and the Lebanese Civil War.

Historical and Technical Details

• Product scale: 1/35 – compatible with popular plastic and resin models in this category.
• Vehicles: AMX-13/75 and AMX-13/90 – light tanks of French origin, widely used by the Lebanese Army as well as various militia formations during the Lebanese Civil War (1975–1990).
• User country: Lebanon. The vehicles themselves originated in France, but the decal motifs exclusively cover versions operated in the Middle East.
• Period of use: Cold War, Lebanese Civil War (from the 1970s to the early 1990s). These vehicles were intensively used in urban and mountain clashes, which is reflected in the typical tactical markings and color schemes.
• Material: printed water-slide decal on high-quality modeling film. Offers easy adaptation to plastic and resin model surfaces.
• Product category: Modeling accessories – water-slide decals for 1/35 military vehicles.
• The set includes: detailed painting schemes and clear, sharply printed markings dedicated to both military (regular army) vehicles and unusual variants used by irregular formations.

Recommendations and Difficulty Level

I recommend this product to demanding historical modelers creating realistic Middle Eastern dioramas or reconstructing interesting and rare vehicle paint schemes. Ideal for intermediate and advanced modelers – application difficulty is rated at 2/5. The decal comes with detailed placement and painting instructions, allowing even beginners in model customization to achieve an authentic effect.

Star Decals 35-C1009 Lebanese Tanks & AFVs 2 1/35 is an essential addition to any Middle Eastern armored vehicle enthusiast's collection, especially for those wishing to capture the specifics of military operations in Lebanon in the 1970s–90s.