Tamiya 32551 - 1/48 U.S. M8 Light Armored Car Greyhound [32551]

Price:

USD$16.70

Brand:

Tamiya

Model:

32551

GTIN:

4950344325511

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The U.S. M8 Light Armored Car Greyhound produced by Tamiya in 1/48 scale assembly kit, is classified in Scale Models - Military Series - Armored Cars

The production of this armored car within Tamiya's 1/48 MM show opens up numerous possibilities for modellers. Its long service history with numerous military round the globe means this model may be put into a sizable selection of diorama settings.

In regards to the M8 Greyhound Originally made to satisfy a requirement for a quick tank destroyer, the M8 ended up being a lightly armored 6X6 automobile armed with a 37mm primary weapon and coaxial 30 caliber device gun in its available turret, and a 50 caliber device gun on a flexible mount. Newer tank designs quickly made the 37mm gun obsolete as an anti-tank tool, nevertheless the vehicle's rate had been useful for reconnaissance duties therefore it was utilized mainly in that role by the Allied forces in WWII. The M8 then proceeded to serve within the Korean conflict and French Indochina, and updated versions can still be found in solution today in some corners of the world.

In regards to the Model

1/48 scale set up kit regarding the U.S. M8 Light Armored Vehicle Greyhound.

A number of pre-sculpted components help replicate the complex suspension system while maintaining the amount of components down for easy construction.

Open top turret enables viewing of interior details including the main gun breech.

Parts of the chassis are produced from die-cast steel, giving the model a realistic sense of volume.

1 figure and 2 sets of markings are included.

Ideal for posing as well as other 1/48 U.S. AFVs and figure sets.