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

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

The M8 Greyhound happen utilized during World War II primarily as an escort and reconnaissance automobile. The 6 wheeled vehicle's light-weight got a maneuverable automobile. Growth of the M8 started in 1941, plus it was at reality initially ready for armor assistance, but are down the road shifted to reconnaissance. The Ford business developed a prototype in June, 1942. The Greyhound had a Hercules JXD right back mounted, water cooled engine, great at creating 110 HP at 3000 r.p.m. The transmission had a 4 rate ahead, 1 rate reverse gearbox. The six wheel setup and engine 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 tool ended up being put into the cuppola. The Greyhound ended up being additionally full of an M70D gun sight/telescope. The inner could store around 80 rounds the M6, 400 rounds the 12.7mm machine tool and frequently 1500 rounds the 7.62mm device gun. From March, 1943 to April 1945, over 8523 M8s ended up being produced. They was in reality mainly used in europe, nevertheless additionally served to your Pacific. The M8 had been provided towards the Allies, including Britain and France. Oahu could be the British whom nicknamed the M8 "Greyhound". Many nations would nevertheless use M8 well 3rd conflict.

Specs & Features

• Detail by detail artificial elements molded in light brown and connected with sprues.
• Ready to construct accuracy model kit.
• Excellent inside and outside detailing.
• Practical framework undersurface and suspension system system.
• Includes one practical team figure, constructed with a helmet and a holstered tool, scanning the horizon with several binoculars.
• Comes saturated in radio equipment, a fire extinguisher, a shovel, and an axe.
• Waterslide decals.
• Includes detail by detail and informative pictorial instructions.