TAMIYA 300035350 tank

Tamiya Plastic Model Kit U.S. Tank Destroyer M10 Mid (1/35) 35350 The U.S. M10 was among the most widely used tank destroyers by Allied forces during WWII. Based on the M4 Sherman chassis, it featured sloped armour and a powerful 76.2mm gun in an open-topped turret, offering mobility and anti-armour capability. This Tamiya kit represents a mid-production variant with field-updated features and improved detailing. Highly accurate 1/35 scale model of the M10 mid production Faithfully reproduced open turret with detailed interior 76.2mm gun with accurate breech and sight detail Includes 3 crew figures in realistic poses Features additional stowage and equipment options Markings for multiple U.S. Army units Note: This model kit requires assembly and painting. Glue, paints and tools are not included and must be purchased separately. History The M10 tank destroyer was developed in response to the increasing threat posed by German armoured forces. Entering service in 1942, it combined the mobility of the Sherman chassis with a turret-mounted 76.2mm gun designed to outmatch enemy tanks. The mid-production M10s introduced refinements such as improved turret counterweights and armour enhancements. Despite its open fighting compartment exposing crews to small arms and shrapnel, the M10 was a valued asset across European and North African theatres. It proved especially effective in ambush tactics and combined arms engagements. Over 6,400 M10s were built, with many serving Allied nations through Lend-Lease agreements, particularly the UK and Free French forces.

This item is NOT a toy and is intended for modelling use Scale - 1:35