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

A Long Ranger

Growth of the M107 self-propelled tool began in 1956; five years later in 1961 it had been officially procured by U.S. forces, as well as in 1965 it was tossed into action into the rapidly-escalating conflict in Vietnam. The long-caliber 175mm gun offered the M107 a then peerless range of 32km, therefore had been installed on a lightweight open-top hull to permit airlifting. A corner for the 5 man-crewed vehicle was fitted with a hydraulic spade. Among its more notable actions in the Vietnam War was through the Battle of Khe Sanh in 1968, as U.S. troops took advantageous asset of its exceptional range to fire on North Vietnamese Army roles throughout the Demilitarized Zone in defense of this precarious position associated with Khe Sanh Overcome Base. Following the U.S. withdrawal and up before autumn of Saigon in 1975, M107s continued to fight in the possession of of Southern Vietnamese Army forces.

This model takes the 1988 Italeri classic style of the M107 and brings it into the modern age. The kit includes brand new and updated parts from the Italian maker, plus Tamiya figures, accessory parts, decals and guide, all packed in a fresh Tamiya package! The M107 tale starts having its development from 1956; our self-propelled weapon had a compact car base and elongated 175mm-caliber weapon barrel that provided it an extraordinary maximum selection of 32km. Some 524 had been produced between 1965 and 1980, notably serving in the Vietnam War.

In regards to the Model

• This will be a 1/35 scale plastic model installation kit.
• Length: 375mm, width: 91mm.
• The classic Italeri kit gets an up-date, with more step-by-step depictions of jerry can racks, main gun hydraulic pipe connections, plus bolts and more!
• Vinyl tubing can be used to replicate the hydraulic pipes by themselves.
• Enhanced components fit for a more step-by-step and protected build.
• Practical belt type tracks can be painted and cemented.
• All comes together with Tamiya parts to recreate M16A1 rifle, other accessories, and 3 crew figures.
• 2 marking choices depict M107s deployed inside Vietnam War.
• car components are an item of Italeri.

Features:

• The model includes brand new and updated components, therefore the long-caliber gun provides elevation/depression and horizontal movement.
• Even after construction is completed, modelers can switch between raised and lowered rear spade positions.
• The kit comes boxed with a whole host of accessories to create the model further to life, even while a diorama in its own right.