Tamiya 35228 - 1/35 US M8 Greyhound WWII 田宮軍事模型軍事製品 雙星孖星  [35228]

About the U.S. M8 Light Armored Automobile "Greyhound"

The M8 Greyhound had been used during World War II primarily as an escort and reconnaissance vehicle. The 6 wheeled vehicle&39;s lightweight managed to make it a maneuverable automobile. Growth of the M8 began in 1941, therefore ended up being initially planned for armor help, but ended up being later shifted to reconnaissance. The Ford company developed a model in June, 1942. The Greyhound had a Hercules JXD backside mounted, water cooled engine, with the capacity of producing 110 HP at 3000 r.p.m. The transmission had a 4 speed forward, 1 speed reverse gearbox. The six wheel setup and engine made the Greyhound a reliable vehicle with a maximum speed of 88.5 km/h and range of 563 kilometer. The steel plated armor regarding the human body ranged from 19mm to 32mm thick, the open topped turret had 19mm thick armor. The 12.7mm M2 machine gun was put into the cuppola. The Greyhound ended up being additionally equipped with an M70D weapon sight/telescope. The inner could store as much as 80 rounds the M6, 400 rounds the 12.7mm device gun and quite often 1500 rounds for the 7.62mm machine weapon. From March, 1943 to April 1945, over 8523 M8s were produced. They certainly were used mainly in European countries, however they additionally served in Pacific. The M8 ended up being provided towards Allies, including Britain and France. It's the British who nicknamed the M8 "Greyhound". Many nations would continue to make use of the M8 well following this conflict.

Specs & Features

• Detailed plastic parts molded in light brown and attached with sprues.
• Prepared to construct accuracy model kit.
• Excellent interior and exterior detailing.
• Practical framework undersurface and suspension system.
• Includes one realistic team figure, designed with a helmet and a holstered weapon, scanning the horizon with a pair of binoculars.
• Comes full of radio equipment, a fire extinguisher, a shovel, and an axe.
• Waterslide decals.
• Includes step-by-step and informative pictorial guidelines.