Tamiya 35228 - 1/35 US M8 Greyhound WWII  [35228]

Towards U.S. M8 Light Armored Vehicle "Greyhound"

The M8 Greyhound ended up being utilized during World War II primarily as an escort and reconnaissance automobile. The 6 wheeled vehicle's lightweight made it a maneuverable vehicle. Growth of the M8 started in 1941, therefore was initially prepared for armor support, but had been later shifted to reconnaissance. The Ford business developed a model in June, 1942. The Greyhound had a Hercules JXD rear mounted, water cooled engine, with the capacity of producing 110 HP at 3000 r.p.m. The transmission had a 4 rate ahead, 1 rate reverse gearbox. The six wheel setup and motor made the Greyhound a well balanced automobile with a maximum speed of 88.5 km/h and selection of 563 km. The steel plated armor on human body ranged from 19mm to 32mm thick, the available topped turret had 19mm dense armor. The 12.7mm M2 machine weapon ended up being included with the cuppola. The Greyhound was also built with an M70D gun sight/telescope. The inside could keep around 80 rounds for the M6, 400 rounds the 12.7mm machine weapon and quite often 1500 rounds the 7.62mm device weapon. From March, 1943 to April 1945, over 8523 M8s were produced. They were mainly used in European countries, however they also served within the Pacific. The M8 was provided to your Allies, including Britain and France. It's the British whom nicknamed the M8 "Greyhound". Numerous nations would continue steadily to use the M8 well following this conflict.

Specs & Features

• Detail by detail plastic parts molded in light brown and mounted on sprues.
• Ready to assemble accuracy model kit.
• Exemplary interior and exterior detailing.
• Practical chassis undersurface and suspension system.
• Includes one realistic crew figure, designed with a helmet and a holstered weapon, scanning the horizon with a pair of binoculars.
• Comes filled with radio equipment, a fire extinguisher, a shovel, and an axe.
• Waterslide decals.
• Includes detail by detail and informative pictorial instructions.