Tamiya 37021 - 1/35 U.S. Self-Propelled Gun M107 (Vietnam War)  [37021]

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Development of the M107 self-propelled tool started in 1956; 5 years later on in 1961 it was officially procured by U.S. forces, and in 1965 it absolutely was tossed into action into the rapidly-escalating conflict in Vietnam. The long-caliber 175mm weapon offered the M107 a then peerless range of 32km, plus it had been attached to a lightweight open-top hull to permit airlifting. The trunk associated with 5 man-crewed vehicle had been fitted with a hydraulic spade. One of its more notable actions in the Vietnam War ended up being throughout the Battle of Khe Sanh in 1968, as U.S. troops took benefit of its excellent range to fire on North Vietnamese Army roles over the Demilitarized Zone in protection regarding the precarious position of the Khe Sanh Overcome Base. After the U.S. withdrawal and up until the fall of Saigon in 1975, M107s proceeded to fight in the possession of of South Vietnamese Army forces.

This model takes the 1988 Italeri classic type of the M107 and brings it into the modern era. The kit includes new and updated parts from Italian maker, plus Tamiya numbers, accessory parts, decals and guide, all packed in a new Tamiya box! The M107 story starts having its development from 1956; this self-propelled weapon had a compact automobile base and elongated 175mm-caliber weapon barrel that provided it an impressive maximum array of 32km. Some 524 were produced between 1965 and 1980, particularly serving into the Vietnam War.

Towards Model

• That is a 1/35 scale synthetic model construction kit.
• Length: 375mm, width: 91mm.
• The classic Italeri kit gets a change, with an increase of detail by detail depictions of jerry can racks, primary weapon hydraulic pipe connections, plus bolts and more!
• Vinyl tubing is used to replicate the hydraulic pipes themselves.
• Improved components fit for a far more detail by detail and secure build.
• Practical belt type tracks is painted and cemented.
• All fits in place with Tamiya parts to replicate M16A1 rifle, other accessories, and 3 crew numbers.
• 2 marking choices depict M107s implemented within the Vietnam War.
• Vehicle parts are a product of Italeri.

Features:

• The model comes with new and updated components, while the long-caliber gun offers elevation/depression and horizontal motion.
• Despite construction is finished, modelers can switch between raised and lowered back spade positions.
• The kit comes boxed with a whole host of add-ons to bring the model further your, even while a diorama in unique right.