Italeri 7076 M12 GMC 1/72 Scale Artillery Model  [IT-7076S]

Italeri 7076 - 1/72 M12 GMC Gun Motor Carriage
Price:
£10.87
Brand:
Italeri
Model:
IT-7076S
GTIN:
8001283070768
Condition:
Brand New
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Italeri 1/72 M12 GMC Gun Motor Carriage Kit Summary

The Italeri 1/72 M12 GMC kit models the wartime gun motor carriage with a focus on the vehicle's key visual traits. In service with the U.S. Army, the M12 combined the M3 Lee/Grant chassis with a 155 mm French GPF, producing a capable self-propelled artillery platform whose open rear fighting compartment is a defining feature reproduced by this kit.

Historical Use and Modelling Interest

The M12 GMC provided flexible artillery support during World War II, valued for its mobility and heavy armament. For scale modellers, the Italeri kit presents parts and detail that reflect the machine's construction and battlefield role, making it a meaningful subject for collectors and display builders.

Building Experience and Display Potential

Well suited to those who enjoy compact military models, this kit offers a rewarding assembly process and a convincing final appearance when finished and weathered. It displays well alongside other 1/72 fighting vehicles or as a standalone piece.

Specifications

  • Scale: 1/72
  • Material: PS Plastic
  • Assembly: Glue required
  • Paint: Suggested for enhanced realism
This kit is best tackled by modellers with some prior experience handling small parts and fine assembly, though careful beginners can also complete it with time and patience.
Use thin coats and fine brushes for the open fighting compartment, and consider washes and subtle drybrushing to bring out interior fittings and buttresses.
Decals, if supplied with the kit, are typical of small-scale armour kits: take care with placement and use decal setting solutions for best adherence on textured surfaces.

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