{"product_id":"british-tank-destroyer-m10-iic-achilles-1-48-model-kit-by-tamiya","title":"British Tank Destroyer M10 IIC Achilles 1:48 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 British Army's most effective anti-tank vehicles of the Second World War with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTamiya British Tank Destroyer M10 IIC Achilles 1:48 Model Kit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This highly detailed kit accurately recreates the Achilles, featuring finely moulded plastic parts, realistic surface details 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 alike.\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: 1:48\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer: Tamiya\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVehicle: 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 fighting compartment\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 modification of the American \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eM10 Tank Destroyer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, developed to provide Allied forces with greater firepower against increasingly heavily armoured German tanks. While the standard M10 was armed with a 3-inch (76.2mm) gun, British engineers replaced it with the more powerful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e17-pounder anti-tank gun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, one of the most effective Allied anti-tank weapons of the war.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe conversion dramatically improved the vehicle's ability to defeat formidable German armour, including the Panther and Tiger tanks, at long range. Built on the reliable chassis of the American M4 Sherman, the Achilles retained the M10's excellent mobility while significantly increasing its battlefield effectiveness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEntering service in 1944, the Achilles saw extensive combat during the Normandy Campaign and the Allied advance across Northwest Europe. It served with British, Canadian and Polish armoured formations, providing long-range anti-tank support during key operations, including the battles fought following the D-Day landings and the crossing into Germany.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe open-topped turret gave crews excellent visibility and allowed for rapid target acquisition, although it offered less protection than enclosed fighting vehicles. Despite this compromise, the Achilles proved highly successful in combat thanks to its powerful gun, reliability and tactical flexibility.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollowing the end of the Second World War, the Achilles remained in service with several nations for many years before eventually being replaced by more modern armoured fighting vehicles. Today, it is remembered as one of the most capable Allied tank destroyers of the conflict and a fine example of Anglo-American cooperation in wartime vehicle development.\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":60214730359118,"sku":"32582","price":21.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1051\/3360\/5198\/files\/32582_1.jpg?v=1784985566","url":"https:\/\/schmodels.co.uk\/products\/british-tank-destroyer-m10-iic-achilles-1-48-model-kit-by-tamiya","provider":"SCH Models","version":"1.0","type":"link"}