Tamiya 1/35 U.S. Light Tank M24 Chaffee European Theater Plastic Model Kit

This model kit recreates the Chaffee as it appeared in the European Theater of operations during World War II.

Developed as the successor to the M3/M5 Stuart light tanks, the M24 Chaffee was formally adopted in 1944. The Chaffee employed sloped armor on both the turret and hull and availed itself of considerable firepower in the shape of the 75mm main gun, which was originally developed for the B-25 bomber. Somewhat unusual for a U.S. tank, its designers adopted a torsion bar suspension setup. It was in time to see action before the end of WWII, deployed as Allied forces swept through France and Western Europe, and battled in Italy. Post-war, it experienced fighting in major 20th century conflicts such as the Korean War and the Indochina War.

• 1/35 scale plastic model assembly kit. Length: 159mm, width: 87mm.
• Intricate details include gun shield, cast surface patterns on the front turret and weld lines are faithfully depicted.
• Slide molded fenders feature realistic depictions of bolts and ease of assembly.
• Fender sand shield parts are also included as possibility.
• Assembly type tracks have one-piece straight sections.
• Photo-etched part depicts mesh rack for stowing tarp at rear panel.
• Molded tow cable parts.
• Includes parts to make turret interior features such as main gun breech and transceiver.
• Two torso figures recreating commander and loader are included.
• Comes with three marking options to recreate a 1st Armored Division in Italy and two vehicles in Germany in 1945.

This item is a Pre-Orderable Product, Please Click the [Pre-Order Information] Tab, for Terms and Conditions. TAMIYA 1/35 U.S. LIGHT TANK M24 CHAFFEE – EUROPEAN THEATER Brand: Tamiya Scale: 1/35 Type: Military Model Kit Recreate a late-war Allied light tank with this highly detailed 1/35 scale model kit of the M24 Chaffee as seen in the European Theater during World War II.

True to Tamiya’s reputation for precision engineering and crisp moulding, this kit captures the compact yet powerful presence of the Chaffee with impressive accuracy and build quality.

Expected Arrival: 2nd Quarter 2026 About the Chaffee Developed as the replacement for the earlier M3 Stuart and M5 Stuart light tanks, the M24 Chaffee was formally adopted in 1944.

It introduced a more modern design featuring sloped armour on both hull and turret for improved protection, along with a potent 75mm main gun originally developed for the North American B-25 Mitchell bomber.

Notably, the Chaffee utilised torsion bar suspension — a rarity among U.S. tanks of the period — providing improved ride quality and cross-country mobility.

Entering service in the final stages of WWII, it supported Allied advances across France, Western Europe and Italy.

Its reliability and versatility ensured continued service in later conflicts, including the Korean and Indochina wars.

What’s in the Box? Plastic model assembly kit Decal sheet Instruction manual Paint guide Specifications 1/35 scale plastic model assembly kit Detailed turret with gun shield, realistic cast texture and weld lines Slide-moulded fenders with finely rendered bolt detail Optional fender sand shields included Assembly-type tracks with one-piece straight sections for ease of construction Photo-etched mesh rack for enhanced realism Moulded tow cables Turret interior detail including main gun breech and transceiver Two crew figures (commander and loader) Three marking options: 1st Armored Division – Italy Two vehicles in Germany, 1945 Item Dimensions (Without Packaging) Length: 15.9 cm Width: 8.7 cm A superb addition to any 1/35 armour collection, this M24 Chaffee kit offers an excellent balance of historical authenticity, fine detail and enjoyable assembly — perfect for both dedicated WWII modellers and military history enthusiasts alike.

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• Scale: 1/35

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