{"product_id":"u-s-tank-destroyer-m18-hellcat","title":"U.S. Tank Destroyer M18 Hellcat","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"item_title_block_\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"title1_\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eItem No:35376\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1\/35 Military Miniature Series\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo.376\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e1\/35 U.S. TANK DESTROYER M18 HELLCAT\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"title2_\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmpblock_ block_v15_ wysiwyg_\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"img_\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"popup-image\" href=\"https:\/\/d7z22c0gz59ng.cloudfront.net\/japan_contents\/img\/usr\/item\/3\/35376\/35376_1a.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/d7z22c0gz59ng.cloudfront.net\/japan_contents\/img\/usr\/item\/3\/35376\/35376_1a.jpg\" style=\"opacity: 1;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wysiwyg_area_\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength: 192\u003cbr\u003emm. Image shows painted and assembled kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmpblock_ block_v8_ wysiwyg_\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wysiwyg_area_\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePioneer of Tank Destroyer\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe M18 Hellcat was an American tank destroyer developed to counter the \u003cbr\u003eGerman Army tanks, and it featured an open top design turret and \u003cbr\u003epowerful 76mm gun, plus a main gun breech rotated 45 degrees around the \u003cbr\u003egun barrel to save space in the turret interior. It had a compact, \u003cbr\u003elightweight hull, automatic transmission and the first torsion bar \u003cbr\u003esuspension seen on U.S. armor. Its radial 9-cylinder engine at the hull \u003cbr\u003erear was capable of 80km\/h maximum speed which was the highest speed \u003cbr\u003eamong tracked vehicles during WWII. The production started in July, 1943\u003cbr\u003eand the Hellcat was in service for the first time at the Italian Front \u003cbr\u003ein 1944. After that, this tank destroyer was deployed in the \u003cbr\u003eNorth-Western European and Pacific War theaters, notably besting the \u003cbr\u003eGerman Army tanks with super performance and firepower based on \u003cbr\u003ehit-and-run tactics. The Hellcat contributed to U.S. victory as a \u003cbr\u003epioneer of tank destroyers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmpblock_ block_v16_ wysiwyg_\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"img_\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"popup-image\" href=\"https:\/\/d7z22c0gz59ng.cloudfront.net\/cms\/img\/usr\/item\/pkg\/35376_p1.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/d7z22c0gz59ng.cloudfront.net\/cms\/img\/usr\/item\/pkg\/35376_p1.jpg\" style=\"width: 50%;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wysiwyg_area_\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text_\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAbout the Model\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a 1\/35 scale plastic model assembly kit. Length: 192mm, width: \u003cbr\u003e80mm. ★Exhaustive studies of the actual tank enabled this precise \u003cbr\u003erecreation of the compact form equipped with the powerful 76mm gun. ★The\u003cbr\u003emain gun breech, shell rack, transceiver and turning gears add the \u003cbr\u003erealism to the turret interior. ★The gun shield canvas cover surface \u003cbr\u003etexture is faithfully reproduced. ★Clear parts are included to recreate \u003cbr\u003ethe headlight lens. ★Features the complex suspension captured with \u003cbr\u003eergonomic parts breakdown. ★Assembly type single pin tracks have \u003cbr\u003eone-piece straight sections. ★Includes one figure to depict a standing \u003cbr\u003etank soldier. ★Comes with two marking options to recreate Italian Front \u003cbr\u003evehicles.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003ca class=\"popup-image\" href=\"https:\/\/d7z22c0gz59ng.cloudfront.net\/japan_contents\/img\/usr\/item\/3\/35376\/35376_4c1a.jpg\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/d7z22c0gz59ng.cloudfront.net\/japan_contents\/img\/usr\/item\/3\/35376\/35376_4c1a.jpg\" style=\"opacity: 1; width: 50%;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e★The compact, yet powerful form of the M18 is captured in style, and the\u003cbr\u003emodeler can choose between the two marking options in the box.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003ca class=\"popup-image\" href=\"https:\/\/d7z22c0gz59ng.cloudfront.net\/japan_contents\/img\/usr\/item\/3\/35376\/35376_4c2a.jpg\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/d7z22c0gz59ng.cloudfront.net\/japan_contents\/img\/usr\/item\/3\/35376\/35376_4c2a.jpg\" style=\"opacity: 1; width: 50%;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e★An open top shows off plenty of interior detail, with various \u003cbr\u003eaccessories on display, plus a crisp rendition of the M2 heavy machine \u003cbr\u003egun.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003ca class=\"popup-image\" href=\"https:\/\/d7z22c0gz59ng.cloudfront.net\/japan_contents\/img\/usr\/item\/3\/35376\/35376_4c3.jpg\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/d7z22c0gz59ng.cloudfront.net\/japan_contents\/img\/usr\/item\/3\/35376\/35376_4c3.jpg\" style=\"opacity: 1; width: 50%;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e★A closer look shows the 45-degree breech angle (for greater crew \u003cbr\u003espace), detailed shell racks, crew positions and much more to drink in.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003ca class=\"popup-image\" href=\"https:\/\/d7z22c0gz59ng.cloudfront.net\/japan_contents\/img\/usr\/item\/3\/35376\/35376_4c4.jpg\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/d7z22c0gz59ng.cloudfront.net\/japan_contents\/img\/usr\/item\/3\/35376\/35376_4c4.jpg\" style=\"opacity: 1; width: 50%;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e★The latest 3D scanning techniques were employed in this artful \u003cbr\u003erendition of the gun shield cover, complete with fabric seams and \u003cbr\u003ecreases.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003ca class=\"popup-image\" href=\"https:\/\/d7z22c0gz59ng.cloudfront.net\/japan_contents\/img\/usr\/item\/3\/35376\/35376_4c5.jpg\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/d7z22c0gz59ng.cloudfront.net\/japan_contents\/img\/usr\/item\/3\/35376\/35376_4c5.jpg\" style=\"opacity: 1; width: 50%;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e★Also included in the box is this highly realistic commander figure, \u003cbr\u003ecaptured with on hand on his hip and the other holding onto a map\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"height: 195px;\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"popup-image\" href=\"https:\/\/d7z22c0gz59ng.cloudfront.net\/japan_contents\/img\/usr\/item\/3\/35376\/35376_4c6.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/d7z22c0gz59ng.cloudfront.net\/japan_contents\/img\/usr\/item\/3\/35376\/35376_4c6.jpg\" style=\"opacity: 1; width: 50%;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e★Plenty of accessories are on hand to add further detail, including 76mm\u003cbr\u003eshells and charges, plus ammunition cases for the 12.7mm machine gun.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"height: 195px;\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"popup-image\" href=\"https:\/\/d7z22c0gz59ng.cloudfront.net\/japan_contents\/img\/usr\/item\/3\/35376\/35376_4c7.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/d7z22c0gz59ng.cloudfront.net\/japan_contents\/img\/usr\/item\/3\/35376\/35376_4c7.jpg\" style=\"opacity: 1; width: 50%;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e★Authentic depictions of the tracks are an assembly-type design with one-piece straight sections, featuring plenty of detail.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"height: 195px;\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"popup-image\" href=\"https:\/\/d7z22c0gz59ng.cloudfront.net\/japan_contents\/img\/usr\/item\/3\/35376\/35376_4c8.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/d7z22c0gz59ng.cloudfront.net\/japan_contents\/img\/usr\/item\/3\/35376\/35376_4c8.jpg\" style=\"opacity: 1; width: 50%;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e★Recreations of idler wheels and drive sprockets feature depictions of the distinctive holes in their rim sections.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003ca class=\"popup-image\" href=\"https:\/\/d7z22c0gz59ng.cloudfront.net\/japan_contents\/img\/usr\/item\/3\/35376\/35376_4c9.jpg\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/d7z22c0gz59ng.cloudfront.net\/japan_contents\/img\/usr\/item\/3\/35376\/35376_4c9.jpg\" style=\"opacity: 1; width: 50%;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e★A separate component is used to recreate the hull-top air intake grille, capturing the mesh pattern with great clarity.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003ca class=\"popup-image\" href=\"https:\/\/d7z22c0gz59ng.cloudfront.net\/japan_contents\/img\/usr\/item\/3\/35376\/35376_4c10.jpg\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/d7z22c0gz59ng.cloudfront.net\/japan_contents\/img\/usr\/item\/3\/35376\/35376_4c10.jpg\" style=\"opacity: 1; width: 50%;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e★Detail continues deep inside, with renderings of the floor surface and bulkhead. Ammo racks in the sponsons are separate parts.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/d7z22c0gz59ng.cloudfront.net\/cms\/img\/usr\/item\/cut\/35376_ct1.jpg\" style=\"opacity: 1;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tamiya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57794631238016,"sku":"35376","price":41.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/1601\/9328\/files\/Tam35376.jpg?v=1775210349","url":"https:\/\/pienoismallimarketti.fi\/products\/u-s-tank-destroyer-m18-hellcat","provider":"Pienoismallimarketti","version":"1.0","type":"link"}