M10 IIC Achilles British Tank Destroyer 1/35

Tamiya 1/35 pienoismalli, rakennussarja. 

Adapt to Survive
With foes such as the Panther and Tiger lurking, the British Army faced a constant threat in WWII; one of their methods of countering German armor was the 17pdr gun-toting M10 IIC Achilles, a tank destroyer adapted from M10 IIs (a British denotation for late-production vehicles) provided by the U.S. under the "lend-lease" program. The upgunning of the vehicle required a new cradle and gun shield, shell racks, and more. Around a thousand total were produced of the M10 IIC and its IC cousin, and Achilles were a common sight on the fronts in North-Western Europe and Italy as the Allies rolled back German gains.

About the Model

• This 1/35 scale plastic model assembly kit recreates the M10 IIC Achilles, which was a modified U.S. M10 tank destroyer with 17 pdr gun fitted.
• Accurate rendering based on extensive examination of actual vehicle.
• Late production open top turret and counterweight captured authentically.
• Comes with four figures (one torso), plus two marking options.

Features such as the duckbill late production M10 turret counterweight and long 17 pounder are captured with aplomb.

Four brand new figures are in action pose, and seen with a variety of equipment and uniform for a truly varied scene.

The three full body figures are for use in the open-top turret. This image also shows the various turret-side accessories.

Left: The turret has plenty to get your teeth into, including individual parts for shells, fire extinguisher, gun breech and M2 machine gun. Right: T51 tracks with blocky pads are depicted accurately and hassle-free by belt-type components. The suspension features crisp molding.

Left: Hull-side sponson has an assembly-type rack for 17 pounder shells. The floor features a depiction of the non-slip surface. Right: There are plenty of accessories in the kit, including fire extinguishers and tools. Engine grille and fuel cap showcase great detail.