{"product_id":"tamiya-1-35-u-s-light-tank-m24-chaffee-european-theater","title":"Tamiya 1\/35 U.S. Light Tank M24 Chaffee European Theater","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe are delighted to announce the release of a new Tamiya original Chaffee model (Item 37020 used Itareli parts). Developed as the successor to the M3\/M5 Stuart light tanks, the M24 Chaffee was formally adopted in 1944.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring WWII, the M24 Chaffee light tank was officially adopted as a successor to the M3\/M5 Stuart, and it certainly fit the bill: greater survivability with its low profile and sloped armor; improved performance with twin 110 hp Cadillac V8 engines and torsion bar suspension; and impressive firepower provided by the lightweight and compact 75 mm M6 cannon, a derivation of a weapon previously used on the B-25 bomber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese improvements were borne out in the numbers: a top speed of 56.3 km\/h to go along with greater off-road capability, plus the ability to defeat 60 mm of 30-degree armor plate from 915 meters. Manufacture began from April 1944, and in December of the same year it saw action in opposition to the German Ardennes Offensive; it would also go on to serve in Italy. By the time of the surrender of Nazi Germany in May 1945 there were some 1,100 M24s deployed with units, and in the post-war years many M24s were supplied to NATO member states such as France and Italy, and also Japan and Taiwan: over twenty militaries in total.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe M24 served in the Korean War, Indochina War and Vietnam War, and some militaries even kept it active until the 1990s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Model\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• This is a 1\/35 scale plastic model assembly kit. Length: 159mm, width: 87mm.\u003cbr\u003e• The low-profile compact form is captured in style based on extensive research of the actual tank.\u003cbr\u003e• The details such as gun shield, cast surface patterns on the turret front and weld lines are faithfully depicted.\u003cbr\u003e• Slide molded fenders feature realistic depictions of bolts and ease of assembly.\u003cbr\u003e• Fender sand shield parts are also included as option.\u003cbr\u003e• Assembly type tracks have one-piece straight sections.\u003cbr\u003e• Photo-etched part depicts mesh rack for stowing tarp at rear panel.\u003cbr\u003e• Tow cables are also molded as parts.\u003cbr\u003e• Includes parts to render turret interior features such as main gun breech and transceiver.\u003cbr\u003e• Two torso figures recreating commander and loader are included.\u003cbr\u003e• Comes with three marking options to recreate a 1st Armored Division in Italy and two vehicles in Germany in 1945\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tamiya","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":50522884538456,"sku":"M23772","price":265.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/9159\/files\/545805_01-resizewidth-1200.webp?v=1790164104","url":"https:\/\/snydepels.eu\/products\/tamiya-1-35-u-s-light-tank-m24-chaffee-european-theater","provider":"Snydepels","version":"1.0","type":"link"}