Mirage 720004 - 1:72 M31/T2 Heavy Wrecker WW2 U.S. Army Tank Recovery Vehicle with Garwood crane

1:72 scale plastic model kit of the M31/T2 Heavy Wrecker – U.S. Army tank recovery vehicle with Garwood crane

The M31/T2 Heavy Wrecker was a tank recovery vehicle used by the United States Army during World War II. Based on the chassis of the M3 Lee/Grant medium tank, it was equipped with a Garwood crane to lift and recover damaged armored vehicles from the battlefield. Mirage 720004 in 1:72 scale allows you to recreate this distinctive recovery vehicle in detailed miniature form.

• Scale: 1:72
• Model length: approx. 8.0 cm
• Vehicle type: Engineering and special vehicles
• Drive system: Tracked
• Equipment: Garwood crane
• Period: World War II
• Country: USA
• Manufacturer: Mirage Hobby

The model requires assembly and painting. Once completed, it can become an interesting addition to a diorama depicting armored unit maintenance or the recovery of a damaged tank.

Warning: The kit does not include glue, paints, or modeling tools. Assembly required.

Assembly

The kit includes plastic parts that need to be removed from sprues, cleaned, and carefully assembled. The model features a detailed tracked chassis and the characteristic Garwood crane mounted on the hull. It allows the creation of a realistic miniature of a frontline recovery vehicle.

About the M31/T2 Heavy Wrecker:

The M31 series was developed to provide effective technical support for U.S. armored units. The T2 version was equipped with a Garwood crane capable of lifting turret components, engines, and recovering immobilized tanks. These vehicles served on multiple fronts during World War II, supporting units equipped with M3 and M4 Sherman tanks.

About Mirage Hobby

Mirage Hobby specializes in historical military vehicle models in smaller scales. The company is known for offering unique subjects and kits suitable for realistic diorama building.