Takom 2164 T-142 Workable Tracks for M48/M60 family 1/35 – workable tracks for M48/M60 tank models

Takom 2164 T-142 Workable Tracks is a high-quality plastic workable track set designed for replicating M48 and M60 family tanks in 1/35 scale. This product is a unique proposition for modelers seeking historically and technically accurate details for their military models, especially American armored vehicles used from the Cold War era up to modern times. These tracks are made from precisely molded plastic, ensuring a realistic appearance along with full functionality – once assembled, they remain movable, which allows for even better representation of the running gear operation on tank models.

Historical and Technical Information

• Scale: 1/35
• Intended for: M48 Patton and M60 Patton tank family
• Country of use: United States and numerous allied armies worldwide
• Era: Cold War, modern times (1950s–present 21st century)
• Historical overview: M48 and M60 tanks, equipped with T-142 type tracks, were the core armament of US armored forces in Europe and Asia for decades. These vehicles participated in the Vietnam conflict, Yom Kippur War, and numerous local conflicts up to NATO operations in the Balkans and peacekeeping missions in the 21st century.
• Material: high-grade plastic ensuring durability and easy modeler handling
• Extras: the set includes components for assembling fully workable links – no metal pins or specialized tools are required
• Category: plastic model accessory – tracks for gluing and assembling for 1/35 scale models

Why Choose Takom 2164?

The Takom 2164 set is an ideal proposal for intermediate and advanced modelers for whom authenticity and functionality of the finished model are important. The workable links allow the tracks to be positioned naturally, conforming to the shape of the tank's suspension, which is especially valued in diorama scenes and high-level model presentations. This set works perfectly both as a replacement for original tracks in Takom models and in many other kits from renowned 1/35 scale manufacturers.

• Recommended skill level: 3/5 – requires precision and patience but is not very complex
• Recommended for modelers passionate about 20th-century and modern military subjects; a great update element for enhancing model detail