Italeri 1/35 M7 Priest Self-Propelled Howitzer
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Features & Highlights
- Scale: 1 / 35 plastic model kit from Italeri (kit #6580) with full assembly required.
- Vehicle built length approx 172 mm.
- Depicts the U.S. M7 “Priest” — armed with a 105 mm M2A1 howitzer and used by Allied forces from 1942 onward.
- Includes tracks, detailed suspension, open top compartment, and four marking options (U.S. Army, British 8th Field Artillery, French Armée de Terre, U.S. Korean War).
- Good parts fit and strong start point for weathering and diorama modifications.
How to Build / Tips
This kit is aimed at intermediate modelers. Use glue and paint, follow instructions carefully. Some modelers recommend cleaning mould lines from tracks and wheels, and consider adding stowage or extra rounds for enhanced detail. Build sequence: lower hull → suspension → hull side plates → upper fighting compartment → tracks → decals → weathering.
Why Choose This Kit?
The M7 Priest is a historically significant self-propelled gun used across worldwide theatres during WWII and Korea. With Italeri’s detailed tooling and multiple marking options, this kit offers value, accuracy and scope for realistic builds and dioramas.