Tamiya 1/35 Us Light Tank M24 Chaffee 35391
Overview
The M24 Chaffee light tank is faithfully recreated in this detailed 1/35 scale plastic model kit, depicting the vehicle as it appeared in the European Theatre during World War II. Designed as the successor to the earlier M3/M5 Stuart light tanks, the Chaffee combined improved mobility with enhanced firepower, making it a significant development in U.S. armoured vehicle design.
Adopted in 1944, the Chaffee featured sloped armour on both its hull and turret, along with a 75mm main gun originally developed for the B-25 bomber. Its use of torsion bar suspension was uncommon among U.S. tanks at the time, contributing to its operational performance. The vehicle saw combat in France, Western Europe, and Italy before the end of the war, and continued service in later conflicts including the Korean War and the Indochina War.
This model kit captures the distinctive features of the Chaffee with finely rendered surface details and functional design elements. From the turret textures and weld lines to the carefully engineered track system and included photo-etched parts, the kit offers an accurate and engaging build suitable for modellers seeking a historically grounded subject.
Livery Options
- 1st Armored Division vehicle in Italy
- Two vehicles operating in Germany, 1945
Specifications
- Scale: 1/35
- Length: 159mm
- Width: 87mm
Kit Features
- Intricate detailing including gun shield, cast surface patterns, and weld lines
- Slide-moulded fenders with realistic bolt detail for easier assembly
- Optional fender sand shield parts
- Assembly-type tracks with one-piece straight sections
- Photo-etched mesh rack for rear stowage
- Moulded tow cable parts
- Internal turret components including main gun breech and transceiver
- Includes two torso figures (commander and loader)
What’s Inside
- Plastic model kit parts
- Photo-etched detail part
- Two torso figures
- Marking options for three vehicles
Brand:
Tamiya
MPN:
35391-000
Scale:
1/35
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