1:72 Scale Metal Diecast – LAV-25 Light Armored Vehicle - Marines - Length: 3.5", Width: 1.75” This LAV-25 tank model's body is made of metal The tires are made of plastic but to not roll. The coloring and markings are accurate and realistic. The maker of the model really did a good job with the model, the panel lines and details are very clear and crisp. These models have different details engraved such as doors, hatches, panels, lights, ports, antennas, machine guns, ropes, shovels, etc; all of these done with high accuracy and proportion. When they are painted in different color, say for example, shovels and ropes, they are indeed painted accurately. The model is attached to a removable base by screws. The LAV-25 (Light Armored Vehicle) is an eight-wheeled amphibious armored reconnaissance vehicle used by the United States Marine Corps and Canadian Army. It was built by General Dynamics Land Systems Canada and is based on the Swiss MOWAG Piranha I 88 family of armored fighting vehicles.