Tamiya US Howitzer Motor Carriage M8 w/3 Figs 1/35

During WWII, the first American fully tracked Self Propelled Howitzer was the M8. It used the chassis of the M5 and had an open topped turret which was armed with a 75mm Howitzer and 12.7cm M2 machine gun. From September 1942 to January 1944, approximately 1,800 units were produced with the firstM8 seeing action from mid-1943. They were seen used at the Italian and North West European fronts as well as the Pacific Theatre for fire support duties. Even after WWII, the M8 could be seen in service with the French army during the Indochina Wars

Includes

•Highly detailed plastic pieces moulded in olive drab.
•Includes (3) figures.
•Open top turret.
•Howitzer and overall form reproduced in rich detail.
•Precisely reproduced main gun loading area, gun sights and crew seats.
•Realistic weld and bolt details.
•Waterslide decals with 3 types of markings.
•Illustrated instructions with paint/marking guide included.

Product Specifications

•Length: 4.92 inches (125mm)
SKU T35312
Brand Tamiya

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