{"product_id":"british-m10-iic-achilles-tank-destroyer-1-35-model-kit-by-tamiya","title":"British M10 IIC Achilles Tank Destroyer 1:35 Model Kit by Tamiya","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuild one of the most effective Allied tank destroyers of the Second World War with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTamiya British M10 IIC Achilles Tank Destroyer 1:35 Model Kit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This highly detailed kit accurately recreates the British Achilles, featuring finely moulded plastic parts, realistic surface detailing and authentic British Army markings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith Tamiya's renowned engineering and excellent fit, this kit offers an enjoyable building experience for WWII armour enthusiasts, military vehicle collectors and diorama builders looking to recreate British and Commonwealth armoured operations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScale: 1:35\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer: Tamiya\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVehicle: British M10 IIC Achilles Tank Destroyer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinely detailed plastic parts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed open fighting compartment and suspension\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthentic British Army decal options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIllustrated assembly instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssembly required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGlue and paints not included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlastic model kit parts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecal sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIllustrated assembly instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistory of the Original Vehicle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Snapshot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eM10 IIC Achilles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was a British conversion of the American \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eM10 Tank Destroyer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, developed to provide Commonwealth forces with a more powerful anti-tank weapon during the Second World War. While the original M10 was armed with a 3-inch (76.2mm) gun, the British replaced it with the formidable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrdnance QF 17-pounder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, one of the most effective anti-tank guns of the war.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe conversion was carried out from 1944 onwards, with the new weapon dramatically increasing the vehicle's ability to destroy heavily armoured German tanks, including the Panther and Tiger. The open-topped rotating turret of the M10 was retained, providing excellent visibility for the crew and allowing rapid target acquisition while accommodating the larger British gun.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Achilles first entered combat during the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNormandy Campaign\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e following the D-Day landings and quickly proved its worth during the Allied advance across \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBelgium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNetherlands\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and into \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGermany\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its powerful 17-pounder gun gave British and Commonwealth anti-tank units the capability to engage enemy armour effectively at long range, helping to counter Germany's increasingly formidable tanks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServing with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoyal Artillery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and anti-tank regiments throughout North-West Europe, the Achilles combined the reliable American M10 chassis with Britain's outstanding anti-tank weapon, creating one of the most capable Allied tank destroyers of the conflict. Many vehicles remained in service after the war and were exported to several countries around the world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, the Achilles is remembered as an excellent example of Anglo-American cooperation during the Second World War. Its combination of mobility, reliability and exceptional firepower earned it a respected place among the most successful Allied armoured fighting vehicles of the war.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a plastic model kit and requires assembly. Glue, paints and modelling tools are sold separately. Due to the small parts and detailed assembly involved, this kit is recommended for experienced beginners and above.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SCH Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60221385212238,"sku":"35366","price":37.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1051\/3360\/5198\/files\/35366_001.jpg?v=1785088468","url":"https:\/\/schmodels.co.uk\/products\/british-m10-iic-achilles-tank-destroyer-1-35-model-kit-by-tamiya","provider":"SCH Models","version":"1.0","type":"link"}