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

That is an installation model of the U.S. Self-Propelled 155mm M40. It is a never before seen topic inside Tamiya line-up of 1/35 scale models. The kit uses all new tooling except for the suspension system parts as they are from the M4A3E8 Sherman "Easy Eight" model kit. The M40 ended up being an important part of U.S. Army artillery mechanization, combining the M1 155mm weapon utilizing the proven M4 Sherman framework. Armor ended up being light provided its intended use as a long range tool (these were effective around 23.5km) away from leading line, while the layout ended up being changed from the M4 to permit a big combat compartment within backside to accommodate the top weapon. It had been fitted with smooth horizontal volute spring suspension (HVSS). Over 400 had been produced prior to the end of WWII; although they never ever fought in conflict, an example of their T83 model did. The M40 served within the Korean War, and had been fundamentally replaced by the M53.

The M40, which paired a number of M4 Sherman elements with a strong 155mm weapon, now appears in Tamiya 1/35 Military Miniature Series.The form of the hull and gun are captured with exceptional attention to detail. Equilibrators are fitted with poly caps during construction to facilitate gun elevation.Comes without significantly less than 8 numbers, and 2 Korean War marking choices.

• 1/35 Scale Assembly kit
• Decals Included
• Length: 305mm, width: 91mm.
• Practical area textures consist of cast differential cover and hull side steel dish.
• The top 155mm weapon is recreated with exquisite information: in which possible, the construction method of the actual tool is copied. Depictions of hydraulic dampers include metal outer pipes for a super-realistic finish.
• The rear gate may be assembled up or down (when the weapon was fired it had been usually down, plus the team onto it or outside). Specific pulley components are included.
• HVSS is succinctly and accurately reproduced, and combined with effective, straighforward gear kind tracks.
• A selection of add-ons consist of separate shell and propelling cost depictions.
• Includes photo-etched parts to replicate engine grilles.
• Comes with 8 figures, and 2 marking options recreating Korean War 937th Field Artillery Battalion M40s.
• A detail-up parts set (Item 12670) can also be available to enhance the realism of model. (Available Individually)