{"product_id":"4950344353767","title":"1\/35 MM U.S. Tank Destroyer M18 Hellcat","description":"■Product Description\u003cbr\u003e\r\n [The vanguard of anti-tank warfare, renowned for its speed] The M18 Hellcat was a tank destroyer developed by the US Army during World War II to counter powerful German tanks such as the Tiger and Panther. It featured an open-top turret that prioritized scouting capabilities and was equipped with a powerful 76mm tank gun. To save space inside the turret, the main gun loading mechanism was laid out rotated 45 degrees around the barrel. The compact hull was also designed for weight reduction, and incorporated features such as an automatic transmission and torsion bar suspension, a first for American tanks. Powered by a 9-cylinder radial gasoline engine mounted at the rear of the hull, it achieved a top speed exceeding 80 km\/h, making it the fastest tracked vehicle of World War II. Production of the Hellcat began in July 1943, and it saw its first combat on the Italian front in 1944. After that, it was deployed to Northwestern Europe and the Pacific front, and used its high speed and firepower to destroy German tanks one after another with hit-and-run tactics. As the vanguard of anti-tank combat, it contributed to the victory of the American forces. \u003cbr\u003e\r\n \u003cbr\u003e\r\n ■Product Specifications\u003cbr\u003e\r\n Manufacturer: Tamiya\u003cbr\u003e\r\n Item No: 35376\u003cbr\u003e\r\n Scale: 1\/35\u003cbr\u003e\r\n JAN: 4950344353767\u003cbr\u003e\r\n \u003cbr\u003e\r\n ■Notes\u003cbr\u003e\r\n The photo shows the kit assembled and painted.\u003cbr\u003e【Model Specifications】 This is a 1\/35 scale plastic model assembly kit of the M18 Hellcat. ★Total length 192mm, total width 80mm. Based on research of the actual vehicle, the sleek style of the tank, with its low-profile chassis and powerful 76mm tank gun, is realistically reproduced. ★The interior of the turret, including the main gun loading mechanism, ammunition racks, radio, and traverse gear, is also finished with a sense of detail. ★The texture of the canvas cover attached to the gun shield is also realistically represented. ★The headlight lenses are made of clear parts. ★The complex running gear has been made easier to assemble by integrating parts. ★The single-pin type tracks are link-type with straight sections made as a single piece. ★One full-body figure of a standing tank crewman and two types of markings for vehicles deployed on the Italian front at the end of the war are included.","brand":"tamiya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46446251475102,"sku":"4950344353767","price":38.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/7620\/6750\/files\/4950344353767.webp?v=1769435196","url":"https:\/\/tsurumai-hobby.com\/products\/4950344353767","provider":"TSURUMAI HOBBY","version":"1.0","type":"link"}