This really is a Tamiya model reproduction of this Uk Achilles tank destroyer. The Achilles had been an adjustment associated with the M10s which Britain received through the U.S., with all the original 3-inch primary gun changed by the fearsome British 17 pounder. The vast majority of M10s were the M10 IIC variation, that has been in relation to the late-production M10 with distinctive enlarged turret-rear counterweight. Around 1,000 were produced between Spring 1944 additionally the end of WWII, the Allied forces making good usage of it following the Normandy landings, benefiting from the effectiveness of the gun which permitted it to tear through Tiger we front armor.
• 1/35 scale plastic model assembly kit.
• Features newly-molded parts depicting top of the hull featuring its sloped armor, belated production M10 turret counterweight, and long 17pdr weapon.
• Interior features depictions of shell racks and multi-part 17pdr weapon breech.
• Comes with 3 full human body numbers – gunner and loader seated inside fighting compartment, and commander seated on turret side – plus a driver torso figure.
• Lower hull, suspension system, wheel and track components are carried over from acclaimed Tamiya 1/35 type of the M10 that served while the Achilles’ base.
• brand new sprocket wheel parts depict belated M10 components.
• Marking options depict 93rd Anti-Tank Regiment (Italy, 1944) and 75th Anti-Tank Regiment (NW Europe) automobiles.
