Tamiya 26513 - 1/48 US M10 Tank Destroyer Mid Production  [26513]

In regards to the U.S. Tank Destroyer M10 Mid ProductionAmerica�s first tank destroyer, the M10 had been installed on a Sherman hull and had an open topped turret carrying a 3-inch (76.2mm) cannon effective at penetrating 8.8cm of armor at 1000m distance. Because of the requirement for high mobility, the M10 wore fairly thin armor plating. However, auxiliary armor could be added effortlessly utilizing the bolts on the turret and hull. Facing its baptism of fire against the Germans in Tunisia in 1943, the M10 Tank Destroyer continued to serve in Italy, Western Europe and also the Pacific.

In regards to the model

• Completely put together M10 Tank Destroyer pre-painted with markings pre-applied
• Open turret offers view of 76.2mm cannon�s loading unit and combat compartment, all finished in realistic and impressive detail.
• Die-cast chassis for extra weight and enhanced realism
• Finish is made to look weathered for display quality realism
• Markings depict unit serving aided by the 64th Tank Destroyer Battalion. France, 1944
• contains unique display base with nameplate