Build a detailed 1/48 plastic model of the Tamiya M8 Howitzer Motor Carriage, a World War II U.S. self-propelled gun developed on the M5 Stuart chassis. The kit is unassembled and requires assembly, making it a practical project for armor modelers.
Kit Details
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Material: Plastic model kit with metal chassis weights
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Scale: 1/48
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Related subject: 75 mm Howitzer Motor Carriage M8, developed on the M5 Stuart chassis
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Set size: One unassembled model kit
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Marking options: Two options depicting the 106th Cavalry Reconnaissance Group in Germany or the 758th Tank Battalion in Italy
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Important details: Detailed turret interior with main gun breech, distinctive howitzer sleeve, and one-piece straight-section tracks
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Contents: Metal chassis weights and one full-body commander figure
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Finished size: Approximately 92 mm long by 48 mm wide
Build and Explore
This kit focuses on the compact proportions and practical details of the M8, used by U.S. forces in Italy, Western Europe, and the Pacific. Assembly is required, and the finished vehicle makes a focused subject for builders interested in U.S. reconnaissance and artillery vehicles.
Explore related 1/48 self-propelled gun models, and see more from the manufacturer at Tamiya.