1/48 Scale Military Vehicle Model Kits

Our 1/48 scale military vehicle model kits cover tanks, armoured cars, military trucks and support vehicles, with a strong selection from Tamiya. The range includes Second World War subjects alongside more modern military vehicles, giving armour modellers a choice of periods, vehicle types and projects.

At 1/48 scale, these kits offer a useful balance between finished size and detail. They take up less display space than equivalent 1/35 scale vehicles and can be combined with 1/48 aircraft for airfield scenes and military dioramas.

1/48 Scale Tanks and Armoured Vehicles

Tanks are a major part of the range, including well-known subjects such as the German Tiger I, American Sherman Easy Eight, Soviet T-34/85 and British Challenger 2. These kits offer different vehicle designs, from Second World War armour to modern main battle tanks.

Smaller military vehicles are also represented, including the British Dingo armoured scout car, German Kübelwagen, military motorcycles and staff cars. These subjects can be built individually or incorporated into larger scenes alongside other vehicles and figures in the same scale.

Tamiya 1/48 Military Miniature Kits

Tamiya’s 1/48 Military Miniature Series includes tanks, armoured vehicles, trucks and military equipment. Alongside combat vehicles, the range covers subjects such as the Austin K2/Y ambulance, fuel trucks, artillery and the Kettenkrad tracked motorcycle.

For diorama builders, 1/48 scale accessories such as jerry cans, sandbags, barricades and other military equipment can help develop a scene beyond the main vehicle.

Building and Displaying 1/48 Scale Military Models

One of the advantages of 1/48 scale is its compatibility with aircraft models built to the same scale. A military truck, staff car or ground support vehicle can form part of an airfield display, while tanks and armoured vehicles work well in smaller battlefield dioramas.

When choosing a kit, consider the vehicle’s period, finished size and the level of assembly and painting involved. Different subjects also provide opportunities for camouflage finishes, weathering and additional detailing.

You can browse more subjects in our 1/48 plastic model kits category, or compare vehicles in other scales within our vehicle model kits range.

Choose from 1/48 scale tanks, military transport and support vehicles to find a model for your next build.