{"product_id":"u-s-tank-destroyer-m10-mid-production-1-48-model-kit-by-tamiya","title":"U.S. Tank Destroyer M10 (Mid Production) 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 Allied forces' most important anti-tank vehicles with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTamiya U.S. Tank Destroyer M10 (Mid Production) 1:48 Model Kit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This highly detailed kit accurately recreates the mid-production M10, featuring finely moulded plastic parts, realistic surface detailing and authentic U.S. 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: U.S. Tank Destroyer M10 (Mid Production)\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 and turret\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthentic U.S. 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 Tank Destroyer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was developed by the United States during the Second World War in response to the growing threat posed by German armoured vehicles. Introduced into service in 1942, it was built on the reliable chassis of the M4 Sherman tank but featured a new, open-topped turret housing a powerful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3-inch (76.2mm) M7 gun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, specifically designed to engage enemy tanks at long range.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMid Production\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e version incorporated a number of refinements over earlier vehicles, including manufacturing improvements and updated fittings that enhanced reliability while maintaining the M10's proven battlefield performance. Its sloped armour offered good protection without significantly increasing weight, while the open-topped turret provided excellent visibility for the crew and allowed the main gun to be operated efficiently.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe M10 first saw combat in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNorth Africa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e before serving extensively during the Allied campaigns in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItaly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNorth-West Europe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and following the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eD-Day landings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in Normandy. It proved effective against many German armoured vehicles and, when used according to American tank destroyer doctrine, was capable of ambushing enemy armour from concealed positions before relocating quickly to avoid return fire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe vehicle was also supplied to Britain and other Allied nations through the Lend-Lease programme. British forces famously converted many M10s into the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAchilles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by fitting the highly effective 17-pounder anti-tank gun, creating one of the most capable Allied tank destroyers of the war.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMore than 6,000 M10s were produced, making it one of the most widely used tank destroyers of the conflict. Its combination of mobility, reliability and firepower ensured it remained an important part of Allied armoured forces until the end of the Second World 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":60214940172622,"sku":"32519","price":25.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1051\/3360\/5198\/files\/32519_01_09c4b7a1-d402-4172-a664-469918207537.jpg?v=1784987038","url":"https:\/\/schmodels.co.uk\/products\/u-s-tank-destroyer-m10-mid-production-1-48-model-kit-by-tamiya","provider":"SCH Models","version":"1.0","type":"link"}