Tamiya 35312 1/35 US Howitzer Motor Carriage M8 Scale Kit with Crew Figures  [35312]

M8 Howitzer Motor Carriage - Operational History

This Tamiya 35312 1/35 scale kit recreates the US Howitzer Motor Carriage M8, a notable World War II self-propelled gun. Built on the M5 Stuart light tank chassis, the M8 featured an open-topped fighting compartment armed with a 75mm howitzer and a 12.7cm M2 machine gun, offering direct fire support for allied units.

Production, Service and Theatres

Manufactured between September 1942 and January 1944, roughly 1,800 M8 vehicles were produced. The M8 saw service in multiple theatres including Italy, Northwest Europe and the Pacific, and it later served with the French forces in the Indochina conflicts.

Model Features and Craftsmanship

This re-release of the original item 35110 aims to capture fine surface details and interior elements that model builders value. The kit includes an open top turret with interior components, a main gun loading area, and seating for the crew. Three posed figures are supplied to enhance diorama scenes.