1:35 Tamiya 35391 M24 Chaffee – European Theater WWII – American Light Tank Plastic Model kit

The 1:35 Tamiya 35391 M24 Chaffee - European Theater WWII - American Light Tank is a plastic model kit of the M24 Chaffee as it appeared in the European Theater of operations during the Second World War. The Chaffee was developed as the successor to the M3/M5 Stuart light tanks and was officially adopted in 1944. With its low profile, sloped armor, torsion bar suspension and powerful 75 mm main gun, the M24 became a distinctive light tank with strong character.

This Tamiya kit in 1:35 scale recreates the compact and lightweight form of the Chaffee with confidence, based on extensive research. Details such as cast surface patterns on the turret front and gun shield, weld lines, an interior with gun breech and transceiver, photo-etched rear rack, clear parts and two torso figures give the model impressive depth. With three marking options for Italy and Germany, you can build a strong WWII tank for your collection or diorama. Order today from Most-Models.com and benefit from fast delivery, excellent customer service and a wide range of Tamiya plastic model kits, American tanks and WWII scale models.

Features:
– Plastic model kit in 1:35 scale of the Tamiya 35391 M24 Chaffee European Theater WWII, an American light tank as deployed in the European Theater during the Second World War
– Model dimensions according to the input: length 159 mm and width 87 mm, with the image showing an assembled and painted kit
– Construction Type Assembly Kit with decals included, requiring cement, paint and finishing supplies to complete the model
– Developed as the successor to the M3/M5 Stuart light tanks and officially adopted in 1944, seeing action before the end of WWII as Allied forces swept through France and Western Europe and fought in Italy
– Equipped with sloped armor on the turret and hull, a low profile and a 75 mm main gun originally developed for the B-25 bomber
– Historical performance according to the input with twin 110 hp Cadillac V8 engines, torsion bar suspension, a top speed of 56.3 km/h, improved off-road capability and the ability to defeat 60 mm of 30-degree armor plate from 915 meters
– Manufacture began in April 1944 and in December 1944 the M24 saw action against the German Ardennes Offensive, with around 1,100 M24s deployed with units by the surrender of Nazi Germany in May 1945
– Supplied after the war to NATO member states such as France and Italy, as well as Japan and Taiwan, used by more than twenty militaries and serving in the Korean War, Indochina War and Vietnam War, with some militaries keeping it active until the 1990s
– Realistic details such as gun shield, cast surface patterns on the turret front and weld lines across the model create a strong and convincing finish
– Slide molded fender sides and gun barrel parts provide a detailed result, with realistic bolt details and a one-piece slide molded gun barrel with recreated muzzle
– Fender sand shield parts are included as an option and the model can also be assembled with the hull-side sand shields detached
– Assembly type tracks with one-piece straight sections and idler wheels split into inner and outer halves for added detail such as wheel side holes
– Photo-etched part gives the rear panel rack a refined finish, with parts included to shape the rack without the need for instant cement
– Interior includes separately molded parts for the main gun breech and transceiver, visible through the open hatch for extra modelling depth
– Clear parts are used for light lenses and cupola vision blocks, with black decals included to recreate the effect where glass looks black from certain angles
– Turret rear stowage box with separately molded parts, molded tow cable parts, details on the air intake cover, deck with minute bolts and canvas covers depicted with style
– Two torso figures included for commander and loader, with the loader featuring clear goggle parts
– Three marking options included for an M24 of the 1st Armored Division in Italy and two vehicles in Germany in 1945

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