Tamiya 35351 - 1/35 U.S. Self-Propelled 155mm Gun M40 WWII (With 8 Figures & PE Parts)  [35351]

This really is a construction type of the U.S. Self-Propelled 155mm M40. It is a never before seen topic in the Tamiya line-up of 1/35 scale models. The kit uses brand new tooling except for the suspension components because they are from the M4A3E8 Sherman "Easy Eight" model kit. The M40 ended up being a significant part of U.S. Army artillery mechanization, pairing the M1 155mm weapon with all the proven M4 Sherman framework. Armor had been light given its intended usage as a long range tool (they certainly were effective around 23.5km) away from the front line, while the design was changed from the M4 to allow a big combat compartment within backside to accommodate the big weapon. It was fitted with smooth horizontal volute spring suspension (HVSS). Over 400 had been produced prior to the end of WWII; although they never fought in the conflict, one of these of these T83 model did. The M40 served in the Korean War, and was sooner or later changed by the M53.

The M40, which paired a number of M4 Sherman components with a strong 155mm gun, now appears in Tamiya 1/35 Military Miniature Series.The form of the hull and weapon are captured with excellent awareness of detail. Equilibrators are fitted with poly caps during assembly to facilitate gun elevation.Comes with no under 8 figures, and 2 Korean War marking choices.

• 1/35 Scale Assembly kit
• Decals Included
• Length: 305mm, width: 91mm.
• Realistic surface textures consist of cast differential cover and hull side metal dish.
• The top 155mm weapon is recreated with exquisite information: where possible, the construction way of the specific weapon is copied. Depictions of hydraulic dampers consist of metal outer pipes for a super-realistic finish.
• The rear gate could be assembled up or down (whenever weapon ended up being fired it was often down, while the crew on it or outside). Specific pulley components are included.
• HVSS is succinctly and accurately reproduced, and coupled with effective, straighforward gear kind tracks.
• A selection of accessories consist of separate shell and propelling cost depictions.
• Includes photo-etched components to recreate motor grilles.
• Is sold with 8 figures, and 2 marking choices recreating Korean War 937th Field Artillery Battalion M40s.
• A detail-up parts set (Item 12670) is also open to improve the realism for the model. (Available Separately)