Tamiya 26541 - 1/48 US M8 Light Armored Car - Finished Model 'Greyhound' WWII  [26541]

U.S. M8 Light Armored Automobile “Greyhound”

The M8 have now been stated in 1942, by the Ford motor business to help america reconnaissance forces in World War II. The M8 was in fact nicknamed the "Greyhound" by Uk forces after viewing the automobiles slim armor and fast expenses. The liquid-cooled 110hp engine produced top rates of 88km/h. The armored automobile was made for a four-man group, including a commander, gunner, motorist and radio operator. Top top top top features of the vehicle contain an open-top turret, 37mm cannon, a coaxial M1919A4-7.62mm product weapon and M2-12.7mm anti-aircraft hefty machine gun. Many the M8 armored cars had been employed in the reconnaissance and armored battalions in europe. Up to 1945, 8,523 cars ended up being indeed produced. But despite the war finished, NATO forces proceeded to work with this armed forces vehicle.

Specs & Features

• This will be actually a finished form of the U.S. M8 Light Armored automobile "Greyhound".
• Decals and markings have actually really in fact a lifelike weathered look.
• Special spin-cast elements add fat towards model.