Tamiya 1/35 US Howitzer Motor Carriage M8 - 'Awaiting Orders' w/3 Figures #35312  [35312]

During WWII, the frst American completely monitored personal Propelled Howitzer ended up being the M8. It used the framework associated with the M5 and had an open topped turret that was armed with a 75mm Howitzer and 12.7cm M2 device weapon. From September 1942 to January 1944, more or less 1,800 devices were produced with the firstM8 seeing action from mid 1943. They were seen used at Italian and North western European fronts along with the Pacific Theater for fire help duties. Even with WWII, the M8 might be seen in service with all the French military throughout the Indochina Wars.

Specs & Features

• 1/35 scale re-release of product 35110.
• Length: 125mm.
• Features of the tank such as the available top gun turret's inside, primary gun loading section, gun sight, while the crewman's seats etc are faithfully reproduced.
• Set includes three figures in practical poses.
• Decals included.