{"product_id":"tamiya-1-35-u-s-m8-howitzer-model-kit","title":"Tamiya 1\/35 U.S. M8 Howitzer Model Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCapture a Moment of Calm with the M8 Howitzer, a Detailed 1\/35 Tamiya Replica of the Famed Fire-Support Vehicle with Three Figures\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/35 Scale U.S. M8 Howitzer Motor Carriage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA classic WWII U.S. self-propelled howitzer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe set includes three detailed crew figures in relaxed poses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures a detailed open-top turret\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn excellent 'diorama-in-a-box' for intermediate modellers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOverview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe M8 Howitzer Motor Carriage was the first standardized self-propelled howitzer to equip the U.S. Army in World War II. Combining the agile M5 light tank chassis with a powerful 75mm howitzer in an open-topped turret, it provided vital and mobile fire support to infantry and armoured units from mid-1943 in the Italian, European, and Pacific Theaters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis classic 1\/35 scale kit from Tamiya is a complete diorama set, capturing a crew \"awaiting orders.\" The model features a richly detailed open-topped turret and an accurately depicted suspension. The highlight of this set is the inclusion of three figures—a commander, gunner, and loader—moulded in relaxed, realistic poses, allowing you to create a simple and atmospheric diorama straight from the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe kit includes three figures (commander, gunner, loader) in relaxed \"awaiting orders\" poses\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eA detailed open-top turret features the 75mm howitzer, breech, and crew positions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe suspension mechanisms of the M5 Stuart chassis are accurately depicted\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThree different marking options are provided for vehicles in various theatres\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe compact form of the M8 is accurately captured with fine surface details\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eA classic kit from the Tamiya Military Miniatures series\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eGenuine Tamiya Product\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eScale: 1\/35\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eLength: 125mm (4.92\")\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eWidth: N\/A\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeight: N\/A\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003ePieces: N\/A\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eDecal Schemes: 3\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eSkill Level: Intermediate\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncluded Items\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e1x Model Kit\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e3x Figures\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e1x Decal Sheet\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e1x Instruction Manual\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRequired Items\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eABS Plastic Safe Paint\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eModelling Glue\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e1x Tweezers\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e1x Scissors\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e1x Modelling Knives\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e1x Modelling Files\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"TAMIYA","offers":[{"title":"Hobbyco","offer_id":40426750673097,"sku":"10033162","price":33.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hobbies Direct","offer_id":40426926866633,"sku":"10033162","price":42.16,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/9803\/5810\/files\/e64e00dd9b034440ad7b5d70515eaac8.webp?v=1763608743","url":"https:\/\/www.jbhifi.com.au\/products\/tamiya-1-35-u-s-m8-howitzer-model-kit","provider":"JB Hi-Fi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}