{"product_id":"tamiya-1-35-u-s-self-propelled-155mm-gun-m40-35351","title":"Tamiya 1:35 U.S. Self-Propelled 155mm Gun M40  35351 Plastic Model Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 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. Armour 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the Model\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is a 1\/35 scale plastic model assembly kit. Length: 305mm, width: 91mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn-depth study of the real thing has ensured a highly accurate depiction of the M40 form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepictions of equilibrators feature poly caps and facilitate elevation of the 155mm gun. Traverse is also provided\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe rear spade is also a moving part, and the rear gate can be assembled up or down\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear parts recreate light lenses and sights on twin commander and radio operator cupolas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eT80 tracks are faithfully rendered by belt-type parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto-etched engine grille parts give a crisp finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA multitude of accessories includes depictions of projectiles, rack and cases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComes with no less than 8 figures, plus 2 Korean War marking options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tamiya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55046273532227,"sku":"35351","price":74.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0934\/8477\/7795\/files\/35351_001.jpg?v=1794662131","url":"https:\/\/stocktonmodeller.co.uk\/products\/tamiya-1-35-u-s-self-propelled-155mm-gun-m40-35351","provider":"Stockton Modeller","version":"1.0","type":"link"}