Tamiya 1/35 M40 155MM US Self-Propelled Gun 35351

This 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. - Length: 305mm, width: 91mm. - Realistic surface textures include cast differential cover and hull side steel plate. - The big 155mm gun is recreated with exquisite detail: where possible, the construction method of the actual weapon is copied.

Depictions of hydraulic dampers include metal outer tubes for a super-realistic finish. - The rear gate can be assembled up or down (when the gun was fired it was usually down, and the crew on it or outside).

Individual pulley parts are included. - HVSS is succinctly and accurately reproduced, and combined with effective, hassle free belt type tracks. - A range of accessories include separate shell and propelling charge depictions. - Includes photo-etched parts to recreate engine grilles. - Comes with 8 figures, and 2 marking options recreating Korean War 937th Field Artillery Battalion M40s.