Takom 2063 – 1/35 AMX-13 Chaffee Turret
41,00€
– Plastic model kit to build a 1/35 AMX-13 Chaffee Turret Takom.
– Scale plastic kit include clear parts and decals.
– Model to be assembled and painted. Glue and paint not supplied.
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The Takom 2063 – 1/35 AMX‑13 (Chaffee Turret) is a scale plastic model kit featuring a unique Franco-American hybrid—a French AMX‑13 light tank fitted with an American M24 Chaffee turret. This intriguing variant reflects France’s resourcefulness during the Algerian War era, when roughly rebuilt AMX‑13 hulls were up‑armed with Chaffee turrets for improved infantry support.
Kit Highlights
- Scale & Subject
- 1/35 scale, capturing an unusual post‑war battlefield modification.
- One‑off Hybrid Design
- The kit reproduces the experimental combat configuration: an oscillating AMX‑13 hull paired with a heavier Chaffee turret.
- Detailed Features
- All hatches are modeled to be assembled open or closed, with clear parts for vision blocks included.
- The main gun offers realistic pitch capabilities.
- Tracks & Chassis
- Includes link‑and‑length tracks and a jig for proper sag.
- Precision Add‑Ons
- Comes with photo‑etched parts and clear components for enhanced realism.
- Marking Options
- Offers two decal schemes for representing late‑Colonial era vehicles.
Build Experience
Modelers report tight-fitting suspension and hull parts, though some fine detailing is molded on the hull and turret roof, requiring careful cleanup. The kit’s notable for its “easy assembly” feel, though sprue gates may need sanding.
Historical Context
In the late 1950s, France refitted worn-out AMX‑13 hulls with surplus M24 Chaffee turrets—creating an effective anti‑personnel hybrid during the Algerian campaign. These vehicles, though produced in small numbers, underscore French ingenuity in post‑war vehicle modernization.
Conclusion
The Takom 2063 Chaffee‑turret AMX‑13 offers modelers a rare and fascinating subject with good engineering, flexible assembly, and a compelling historical backstory. Recommended for those interested in Cold War-era conversions or unconventional AFV projects.