Andy's Hobby HQ 1/16 M8 Greyhound US Light Armoured Car Plastic Model Kit

SKU: AHHQ-008 | Brand: Andy's Hobby | Product: Andy's Hobby HQ 1/16 M8 Greyhound US Light Armoured Car Plastic Model Kit The M8 light armored car, a 6×6 vehicle manufactured by Ford Motor Company, saw extensive service during World War II. Operational from 1943, both United States and British forces deployed it across European and Pacific theaters through war's end. The design achieved widespread export and remained in operational service with certain nations as recently as 2006. British forces called it the "Greyhound"—a designation seldom adopted by American forces. The British military considered it inadequately armored, particularly the hull floor vulnerable to anti-tank mines; crews mitigated this by lining compartments with sandbags. Despite armor limitations, production ran at high volume. The M8's superior road performance made it valuable for reconnaissance and support within advancing armored formations, though cross-country capability was limited, especially in soft terrain. Included components: - Metal barrel - Detailed drivers' compartment - Detailed turret interior - Highly detailed .50 caliber machine gun - Full-body figure - Movable steering mechanism - Buildable as Early or Late production variant - Optional .50 caliber turret ring included