26541 Tamiya - 1/48 US M8 Light Armored Car - Finished Model 'Greyhound' WWII [26541]

$Tamiya 26541 - 1/48 US M8 Light Armored Car - Finished Model \'Greyhound\' WWII$

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Tamiya has released US M8 Light Armored Car Finished Model 'Greyhound' WWII in 1/48 Scale Models die-cast / finished under Armored Cars Military Series category

U.S. M8 Light Armored Automobile “Greyhound”

The M8 had been stated in 1942, by the Ford Motor business to assist the usa reconnaissance forces in World War II. The M8 had been nicknamed the "Greyhound" by British forces after viewing the automobiles slim armor and quick prices. The liquid-cooled 110hp engine produced top rates of 88km/h. The armored car was created for a four-man team, which included a commander, gunner, motorist and radio operator. Top top features of the vehicle include an open-top turret, 37mm cannon, a coaxial M1919A4-7.62mm device weapon and M2-12.7mm anti-aircraft hefty machine weapon. Most the M8 armored vehicles were utilized in the reconnaissance and armored battalions in European countries. Just as much as 1945, 8,523 automobiles had been produced. But despite the war ended, NATO forces proceeded to make use of this military car.

Specs & Features

This is really a finished sort of the U.S. M8 Light Armored vehicle "Greyhound".
Decals and markings have actually in fact a lifelike weathered appearance.
Special spin-cast components add fat towards model.