U.S. designers developed the M8 during WWII as an upgrade over existing half-track vehicles, using the M5 light tank chassis with an open turret on top; its 75mm M3 howitzer could fire anti-tank and smoke shells in addition to standard rounds. 1,778 M8s were produced between September 1942 and January 1944, and they served wherever U.S. units were active, until the end of the conflict: in Italy, Western Europe and the Pacific, utilizing their excellent mobility and firepower in a range of missions including attacks on enemy fortifications.

The Tamiya 1/48 Howitzer Motor Carriage M8 from the plastic tank model kits range accurately recreates the real life American tank from World War II. This model requires paint and glue to complete.

Features

• This is a 1/48 scale plastic model assembly kit. Length: 92mm, width: 48mm.
• The diminutive form with tall profile is authentically captured in a compact 1/48 scale.
  
• Features realistic renderings of interior details (such as main gun breech) of turret, plus the howitzer covered by a distinctive sleeve.
  
• The suspension bogies and hull are succinctly depicted by an ergonomic parts breakdown.
  
• Assembly type tracks feature one-piece straight sections.
  
• Includes two marking options to depict the 106th Cavalry Reconnaissance Group, Germany or the 758th Tank Battalion, Italy.
  
• Metal chassis weights give the model a realistic heavy feel.
  
• Comes with one full body commander figure.