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Tamiya 1/35 US Self-Propelled 155mm Gun M40

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Features & Highlights

  • Scale: 1/35 plastic model kit of the U.S. Self-Propelled 155mm Gun M40 (“Gun Motor Carriage”) 
  • Overall model length: ~ 305 mm, width: ~ 91 mm
  • Highly accurate depiction of the fighting compartment, gun mechanism, external details
  • Gun elevation and traverse are operational in the model; the rear spade and hatch/gate can be posed 
  • Uses new tooling except suspension, which borrows from the M4A3E8 “Easy Eight” Sherman kit 
  • Optional photo-etched parts included (engine grilles) 
  • Includes projectiles, racks, cases & other accessories in the kit 
  • Decals: multiple marking options, including Korean War schemes 
  • Tracks: T80 belt-type track parts, realistic rendering
  • Clear parts for lenses, sights & instrument panels included 

How to Build

This is an assembly model requiring glue, paint, and finishing supplies. Start from the chassis and suspension, proceed to the hull, fighting compartment, gun mount, and external details. Use the instructions for decal placement and final assemble of optional parts. You can pose hatches and the rear gate if desired.

Why Choose This Kit?

The Tamiya US Self-Propelled 155mm Gun M40 brings together mechanical realism and modeling flexibility. Its operational elements, accurate detailing, and included markings make it a desirable pick for both intermediate and advanced modelers aiming to represent U.S. artillery in Korean War / post-WWII settings.

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