Academy 13507 - 1/35 US Army M163 Vulcan Model Kit - Cold War Air Defence Replica  [AC-13507]

Close inspection of a Cold War era anti-aircraft plastic kit

The Academy 1/35 US Army M163 Vulcan recreates an important self-propelled anti-aircraft platform in authentic plastic form. The kit captures the look and mechanical nature of the M163 Vulcan, a vehicle that paired mobility with a rapid-fire six-barrel Gatling gun capable of very high rates of fire.

Why the M163 matters and how realism is achieved

The M163 Vulcan combined a tracked chassis with a high-rate Gatling mount to protect ground formations from air threats. This model reflects that balance with accurate surface detail and component shapes that modelers can use to study the vehicle's operational role and engineering layout.

Assembly challenge and display considerations

Targeted at intermediate to advanced builders, the kit includes numerous small parts that reward careful construction and paintwork. When finished, the model makes a convincing display piece on its own or as part of a Cold War themed diorama.