Tamiya 1/35 U.S. Armoured Personnel Carrier M3A2 Half-Track
£12.22
Save:
£1.23
£10.99
Supplier Stock (usually dispatches in 2-3 days)
Safe & Secure Checkout
SKU: 35070
Material Code: 35070
Although half-tracks had been looked at with interest in US military circles since the late 1920s, it took the outbreak of WWII to provide real impetus for their uptake, as the original M2 was quickly followed by vehicles such as the M3 and the M3A1 as part of the mechanisation of US forces; all told, over 40,000 were produced during the conflict. The M3A2 was perhaps the most accomplished, having benefitted from experience gained in the design and deployment of its predecessors: Its open top turret was fitted with reinforced armour plate, and it could carry up to 12 soldiers. Its 143 hp inline-six gasoline engine could provide speeds of up to 72 km/h. Finely tuned suspension and driven front wheels ensured that the M3A2 was at home on tricky surfaces, earning it a reputation as a trustworthy way of transporting personnel and materiel. It was deployed between late 1943 and the end of the conflict, and was seen in various theatres, even receiving personnel carrier and SPG variants. After the war it was employed by militaries including the Japan Ground Self Defence Forces, in some places not being retired until the 1970s.
About the Model
About the Model
- This is a 1/35 scale plastic model assembly kit
- Realistic recreations of interior and chassis
- Choose to assemble with radiator shutters and doors open or closed.
- Front wheels move left and right
- Comes with 9 figures and numerous accessories such as jerry cans, blankets, mines and small arms
- Carton quantity is 36 and EAN is 4950344986934
Submit Your Review
Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *
5***** I’d give 6 if you like r c Crawlers make sure you pay these a guys a visit we was made very welcome Dan was very helpful we shall be back ……
Great service ordered a blue sheet rustler ultimate,got the green which was the colour wanted Great customer care and quick posting
The best customer service I ever had, a special thanks to Jack Measor who replied to my email before he even started work!👏 The order was brilliantly packed and has made...
What a great place for both children and adults, with friendly, enthusiastic staff. Dan is so knowledgeable and gave me some great advice regarding my current project. Al...
Excellent stock, friendly and very helpful, I will be back!
Came for a visit and to pick up an order. Dan and Jack were lovely! Jack spent time with me talking through options and giving me some amazing info. I will definitely be...
I would give it ten stars if I could! The staff are amazing and go out of their way to make sure you are happy. I couldn’t ask for a better place to get my RC fix.
