{"product_id":"m8-greyhound-m20-armoured-utility-car-1-72-model-kit-by-italeri","title":"M8 Greyhound \/ M20 Armoured Utility Car 1:72 Model Kit by Italeri","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuild either the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eM8 Greyhound\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eM20 Armoured Utility Car\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with this highly detailed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1:72 scale plastic model kit from Italeri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Featuring accurately moulded parts, crisp surface detail and authentic decals, this kit faithfully captures two of the most recognisable American armoured vehicles of the Second World War.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for military modelling enthusiasts, the completed model looks equally impressive displayed on its own or as part of a WWII diorama. Whether you're expanding an Allied vehicle collection or tackling your next armour project, this kit offers an enjoyable and rewarding build.\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: 1:72\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer: Italeri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVehicle options: M8 Greyhound or M20 Armoured Utility Car\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinely detailed plastic parts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthentic decal sheet\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\u003eM8 Greyhound\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was developed by the Ford Motor Company in response to the US Army's requirement for a fast, lightly armoured reconnaissance vehicle. Entering service in 1943, it featured a six-wheel-drive configuration, a 37mm M6 gun housed in a fully rotating turret, and a .50 calibre machine gun for additional defence. With a top road speed of over 55 mph (88 km\/h), the Greyhound excelled at scouting, convoy escort, communications and security missions, where speed and mobility were more important than heavy armour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough designed primarily for reconnaissance, the M8 quickly proved to be a versatile vehicle. It served extensively with American, British and Free French forces during the campaigns in Italy, Normandy, Western Europe and later in the Pacific. Its reliability and ease of maintenance made it popular with crews, while its speed allowed it to gather vital intelligence ahead of advancing Allied formations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecognising the need for a dedicated command and utility vehicle, the US Army developed the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eM20 Armoured Utility Car\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e using the same chassis. The turret was removed to create an open fighting compartment capable of carrying command personnel, scouts, radio operators or additional equipment. Armed with a single .50 calibre machine gun mounted on a ring mount, the M20 served as a command vehicle, personnel carrier and reconnaissance platform throughout the remainder of the war.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollowing the end of the Second World War, both the M8 Greyhound and M20 Armoured Utility Car remained in service with numerous countries around the world for many decades. Their combination of speed, reliability and versatility ensured they became two of the most successful and recognisable wheeled armoured vehicles ever produced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a plastic model kit supplied unassembled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGlue, paints and modelling tools are required to complete the model and are sold separately.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for hobbyists, collectors and military modelling enthusiasts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer's specifications and box contents may vary between production runs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SCH Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60211358171470,"sku":"7087","price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1051\/3360\/5198\/files\/7087_01.jpg?v=1784929004","url":"https:\/\/schmodels.co.uk\/products\/m8-greyhound-m20-armoured-utility-car-1-72-model-kit-by-italeri","provider":"SCH Models","version":"1.0","type":"link"}