Mighty Mouse
U.S. designers developed the M8 during WWII as an upgrade over existing half-track vehicles, using the M5 light tank chassis with an open turret on top; its 75mm M3 howitzer could fire anti-tank and smoke shells in addition to standard rounds. 1,778 M8s were produced between September 1942 and January 1944, and they served wherever U.S. units were active, until the end of the conflict: in Italy, Western Europe and the Pacific, utilizing their excellent mobility and firepower in a range of missions including attacks on enemy fortifications.
About the Model
★This is a 1/48 scale plastic model assembly kit. Lenth: 92mm, width: 48mm. ★The diminutive M8 form with tall profile is recreated accurately based upon extensive research. ★Features interior details of turret such as sights and gun breech, plus howitzer covered by its distinctive sleeve. ★Realistically captured suspension with ergonomic parts breakdown. ★Assembly type tracks feature one-piece straight sections. ★Includes one commander figure and two marking options.
★Left: The highly distinctive form of the M8 will be a welcome addition to any 1/35 Military Miniature series model collection.
★Right: An ergonomic parts breakdown does not hinder detailed recreation of sight, breech and the turret-rear M2 heavy machine gun.
★Left: Take a look at the rear, which is adorned with a wealth of different accessories. Tracks feature crisp molded detail.
★Right: This commander figure is sure to add a little extra to your final creation!
The M8 Scott was an American self-propelled gun from the Second World War. The first prototypes were built at the beginning of 1942, and serial production was carried out in the period 1942-1944. In total, approximately 1,780 examples of this vehicle were built. The M8 was powered by a double engine Cadillac Series 42 with a total power of 220 HP . It was armed with a single 75mm M2 or M3 howitzer and a single 12.7mm Browning M2HB machine gun.
The M8 was created as a result of the efforts of the American army command to introduce self-propelled artillery to line units as soon as possible, with the US accession to World War II in December 1941. In order to shorten the time of testing and analysis, it was decided to use the chassis of the M5 Stuart tank in the first versions and to use it for many other components. The result was a light SPG with decent mobility, but relatively weak primary armament. Only two versions of the M8 were produced during series production. The first - designated M8 - was based on the chassis of the M5 tank, and the second - designated M8A1 - was based on the chassis of the M5A1 tank. M8 vehicles served in the Italian campaign (1943-1945), during the fighting in Normandy, France and West Germany (1944-1945), but also in the Pacific. After 1945, vehicles of this type entered the armaments of several countries, primarily France, which used them in the war in Indochina (1945-1954) and in Algeria (1954-1962).
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