Tamiya 35312 1/35 US Howitzer Motor Carriage M8 Plastic Model Kit with Figures  [35312]

US Howitzer Motor Carriage M8 - Brief Background

The Tamiya 35312 1/35 model represents the US Howitzer Motor Carriage M8, a World War II tracked support vehicle. Using the M5 Stuart light tank frame, the M8 carried a 75mm howitzer and a 12.7cm M2 machine gun in an exposed turret area intended for battlefield support roles.

Service History and Deployment Areas

Produced from September 1942 until January 1944, around 1,800 M8s were completed. The vehicle served in theatres including Italy, Northwest Europe and the Pacific, and it later entered service with the French military during the Indochina conflicts.

Model Features and Craftsmanship

As a re-release of original item 35110, this kit focuses on authentic scale detail and an engaging build. It includes an open top turret with interior parts, a main gun loading area, crew seating and three posed figures to help stage realistic scenes.