Academy 13255 - 1/35 M-18 Hellcat Tank Model Kit (AC 1375) - Light Tank Destroyer Replica  [AC-13255]

Academy 13255 - 1/35 M-18 Hellcat (AC 1375)
Price:
CAD$32.93
Brand:
Academy
Model:
AC-13255
Condition:
Brand New
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Academy 1/35 M-18 Hellcat: Classic US Tank Destroyer Kit

The Academy 1/35 M-18 Hellcat model kit provides an absorbing build for scale enthusiasts and military model collectors. The kit reflects the M-18 Hellcat's wartime role as a fast, lightly armoured tank destroyer and captures its distinctive silhouette for display or diorama use.

Scale Accuracy and Detail Focus

The M-18 Hellcat earned its reputation for speed thanks to a lightweight frame and robust engine. This Academy kit mirrors those traits through accurately shaped hull panels and turret lines, letting builders reproduce the vehicle's proportions in 1/35 scale. Well-defined moulding makes it straightforward to highlight the Hellcat's features with paint and finishing work.

Building and Display Value

At 1/35 scale this kit balances manageable assembly with visible detail, suitable for hobbyists moving beyond entry-level builds. The parts are finely injected and require careful fitting and glue to reach the best finish. Finished models create a convincing wartime display piece that complements other period armour.

Specifications

  • Scale: 1/35
  • Material: Plastic
  • Assembly: Glue required
  • Paint: Not included
  • Part Count: Detailed components
The kit sits at an intermediate level. Builders with some prior glue-and-paint experience will find it rewarding, while beginners may need extra time for fit and finishing.
Yes, the kit includes decal sheets that cover typical wartime markings to add authenticity to your finished model.
Basic modelling tools are ideal: hobby knife, plastic cement, fine files, tweezers and a selection of brushes or an airbrush for painting.

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