Tamiya 35350 M10 Tank Destroyer Mid Production & Crew 1/35 Scale Model Kit

Tamiya ventured into the modeling business in 1948, with a scale wooden ship model kit. Since then, Tamiya has been striving to offer merchandise that can truly be called 'First in Quality Around the World.' Now Tamiya is offering more than 300 different products, both in the fields of precision static models and high performance radio control vehicles. These products are not only sold in Japan but also exported in vast quantities to the United States, Europe, South East Asia, and to many other parts of the world. The standard of excellence achieved by Tamiya is regarded as among the very finest in the world of model hobbies. This largely newly-tooled model (only machine gun and clear parts are taken over from existing models) is now available in 1/35 scale. The astonishing success of German armor tactics in 1940 prompted U. S. forces to adopt a doctrine requiring dedicated new tank destroyers to counter them. After going down a few different design routes at the start of the process, they eventually hit upon the highly successful M10 design with well-sloped (if rather thin, to keep the vehicle light and maneuverable) armor plate, and the highly capable 3-inch (76. 2mm) gun. Over 4,900 were produced, and took part in Operation Torch (the invasion of N. Afrika), as well as fighting in Italy and the advance upon Germany that would bring the exhausting conflict to a close. 1/35 scale plastic model assembly kit. Length: 7. 7 in (196 mm), width: 3. 5 in (88 mm). Intensive study and measurement of the M10 in the French tank museum at Saumur led to this highly detailed depiction of its form complete with sloped armor, right down to auxiliary armor bosses. The open top on the distinctive turret allows viewing of the 3-inch gun breech and realistic interior. Features different depictions of surface textures such as the cast mantlet and differential cover versus the welded armor plate of the turret sides and upper hull. Belt-type parts recreate T51 tracks. Driver's hatch can be attached in open or closed position, and features periscope depiction. Comes with 3 figures (commander, loader, gunner) in realistic pose, plus 2 marking options for recreating M10s belonging to the 601st and 634th U. S. Tank Destroyer Battalions This finely detailed plastic model kit requires assembly and painting.