Tamiya 35391 U.S. Light Tank M24 Chaffee European Theater 1/35 Scale Model Kit
New Arrival: The M24 Chaffee in European Theater Markings
We're pleased to announce the arrival of the Tamiya 35391 U.S. Light Tank M24 Chaffee European Theater 1/35 Scale Model Kit at Historia Emporium. This Tamiya release recreates the M24 Chaffee as it appeared in the European Theater during World War II---the U.S. Army's late-war light tank, built to replace the M3/M5 Stuart with better armor, a more powerful gun, and improved mobility.
About the Kit
This is a plastic model kit requiring assembly and painting. Item is brand new in original factory packaging. Listing images are stock pictures provided by the manufacturer or distributor.
- 1/35 scale --- length 159 mm, width 87 mm
- European Theater WWII configuration
- Detailed turret with cast-surface patterns, weld lines, and gun shield
- Slide-molded fenders with bolt detail; optional sand-shield parts
- Assembly-type tracks with one-piece straight sections
- Photo-etched mesh rack for rear tarp stowage
- Molded tow cable parts
- Turret interior parts including main-gun breech and transceiver
- Two torso crew figures --- commander and loader
- Three marking options --- 1st Armored Division in Italy, and two vehicles in Germany, 1945
SKU: TM35391 | Manufacturer: Tamiya | Subcategory: Model Kits Military | Scale: 1:35 | GTIN: 4950344353910
Historical Context: The M24 Chaffee
Developed as the successor to the M3/M5 Stuart light tanks, the M24 Chaffee was formally adopted in 1944. It employed sloped armor on both turret and hull and carried considerable firepower for its class in the form of a 75 mm main gun---originally developed for the B-25 Mitchell bomber. Somewhat unusual for an American tank of the period, its designers adopted a torsion-bar suspension, giving the Chaffee a modern ride and handling compared with earlier light tanks.
The M24 arrived in time to see action before the end of World War II, deployed as Allied forces advanced through France and Western Europe and fought in Italy. Light, fast, and well armed for reconnaissance and infantry support, the Chaffee gave armored divisions a capable scout and flank-security vehicle where heavier Shermans were too cumbersome. Post-war, the type soldiered on in conflicts including the Korean War and the First Indochina War, underscoring how long the design remained relevant.
For modelers building late-war U.S. armor dioramas, the Chaffee fills an important gap between Stuart-era light tanks and the medium tanks that dominated the push into Germany---and Tamiya's three marking options span both the Italian campaign and the final months in Germany.
Builder Notes
Tamiya's Chaffee rewards careful painting of cast-metal texture on the turret front and attention to the optional sand shields and photo-etched rear rack. The included turret interior and crew torsos help anchor an open-hatch or crew-at-rest vignette. Pair the finished build with infantry, softskins, or a Sherman for a balanced European Theater scene.
Order Your Chaffee Kit
The Tamiya 35391 U.S. Light Tank M24 Chaffee European Theater 1/35 scale plastic model kit is available now for $33.60. Domestic orders of $100 or more qualify for free domestic shipping.
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July 3, 2026 | Categories: Newly Arrived | Tags: Tamiya, M24 Chaffee, Light Tank, US Army, WWII, European Theater, 1/35 Scale, Military Model Kit, 1st Armored Division
