35228 Tamiya - 1/35 US M8 Greyhound WWII  [35228]

Concerning the U.S. M8 Light Armored Car "Greyhound"

The M8 Greyhound have been used during World War II primarily as an escort and reconnaissance automobile. The 6 wheeled vehicle's light weight managed to get a maneuverable vehicle. Development of the M8 started in 1941, also it had been initially prepared for armor help, but have been later on shifted to reconnaissance. The Ford company developed a prototype in June, 1942. The Greyhound had a Hercules JXD right back mounted, water cooled motor, good at generating 110 HP at 3000 r.p.m. The transmission had a 4 speed ahead, 1 rate reverse gearbox. The six wheel setup and motor made the Greyhound a well balanced vehicle with a maximum speed of 88.5 km/h and array of 563 kilometer. The metal plated armor on body ranged from 19mm to 32mm thick, the available topped turret had 19mm dense armor. The 12.7mm M2 device gun ended up being included with the cuppola. The Greyhound had been also full of an M70D gun sight/telescope. The interior could store around 80 rounds the M6, 400 rounds the 12.7mm machine tool and frequently 1500 rounds the 7.62mm unit weapon. From March, 1943 to April 1945, over 8523 M8s was produced. These individuals had been mainly used in europe, none the less they also served to the Pacific. The M8 have been supplied towards the Allies, including Britain and France. It's the British whom nicknamed the M8 "Greyhound". Numerous nations would continue to utilize M8 well third conflict.

Specs & Features

• Detail by detail synthetic parts molded in light brown and attached with sprues.
• Ready to assemble precision model kit.
• Excellent inside and outside detailing.
• Practical framework undersurface and suspension system.
• Includes one realistic team figure, equipped with a helmet and a holstered tool, scanning the horizon with a couple of binoculars.
• Comes filled up with radio equipment, a fire extinguisher, a shovel, and an axe.
• Waterslide decals.
• Includes step by step and informative pictorial guidelines.