AFV Club 35S97 IDF 1/4 ton 4x4 anti-tank M38A1/CJ5 "Orev" 1/35

The AFV Club 35S97 plastic model kit represents the Israeli anti-tank vehicle M38A1/CJ5 "Orev" in the popular 1/35 scale. This model depicts a unique version of a lightly armored off-road vehicle based on the American Jeep M38A1, which was widely used by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) during the Cold War, especially in the 1970s and 1980s.

The designation "Orev" refers to the version armed with TOW-type anti-tank guided missiles (ATGM) mounted on a sturdy vehicle frame. It was a versatile, lightweight, and extremely mobile vehicle, which allowed the Israeli army to conduct operations against enemy armored vehicles across the desert and mountainous terrain of the Middle East. The M38A1/CJ5 "Orev" participated in numerous Israeli conflicts, including the Yom Kippur War and Operation Peace for Galilee in Lebanon.

• Scale: 1/35 – perfect for collections of armored vehicles and historical dioramas.
• Country of origin: Israel, based on an American design
• Service period: Cold War (1970s–80s), used in several Middle Eastern conflicts
• Box contents: precisely cast plastic parts, realistic interior and armament details, transparent headlight parts, complete wheels, and TOW launcher mounting frames
• Option to open doors and hatches thanks to detailed castings
• The kit does NOT include paints or glue – available for separate purchase in our store
• Category: plastic model kit
• Ideal for both intermediate and experienced modelers interested in military vehicles and IDF themes
• Skill level: 3/5 – moderately complex model requiring attention to detail and painting skills

We recommend this model to all military enthusiasts and IDF equipment collectors. AFV Club 35S97 is a faithfully reproduced anti-tank vehicle and a rare find among Israeli armed forces models. The product not only delivers satisfaction from the building process, but also allows you to add a piece of Israeli military history to your collection. It will serve as an excellent base for Cold War era war dioramas and reconstructions of military operations in the Middle East.