{"product_id":"4950344353514-135-us-self-propl-gun","title":"Tamiya model tank, 300035351","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale 1:35.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal length: approximately 305 mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes 8 figurines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an assembly model of the U.S. Self-Propelled 155mm M40. It is a never before seen subject in the Tamiya line-up of 1\/35 scale models. The kit uses all new tooling with the exception of the suspension parts as they are from the M4A3E8 Sherman \"Easy Eight\" model kit. The M40 was a significant step in U.S. Army artillery mechanization, pairing the M1 155mm gun with the proven M4 Sherman chassis. Armor was light given its intended use as a long range weapon (they were effective up to 23.5km) away from the front line, while the layout was changed from the M4 to allow a big fighting compartment at the rear to accommodate the big gun. It was fitted with smooth horizontal volute spring suspension (HVSS). Over 400 were produced before the end of WWII; although they never fought in the conflict, one example of their T83 prototype did. The M40 served in the Korean War, and was eventually replaced by the M53.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout the Model\u003cbr\u003e_This is a 1\/35 scale plastic model assembly kit. Length: 305mm, width: 91mm. _In-depth study of the real thing has ensured a highly accurate depiction of the M40 form. _Depictions of equilibrators feature poly caps and facilitate elevation of the 155mm gun. Traverse is also provided. _The rear spade is also a moving part, and the rear gate can be assembled up or down. _Clear parts recreate light lenses and sights on twin commander and radio operator cupolas. _T80 tracks are faithfully rendered by belt-type parts. _Photo-etched engine grille parts give a crisp finish. _A multitude of accessories includes depictions of projectiles, rack and cases. _Comes with no less than 8 figures, plus 2 Korean War marking options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41532879044705,"sku":"4950344353514","price":64.32,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/orig_10749562_1993254_jpg.jpg?v=1742997282","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/4950344353514-135-us-self-propl-gun","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}