Hobby Master 1:72 Ground Power Series HG3202
M26 Pershing Diecast Model
US Army 3rd Armored Div, "Fireball", Elsdorf, Germany, February 1945 |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| M26 Pershing | | 4.75" | | 2" |
The M26 Pershing was developed at the end of WWII as the successor of the M4 Sherman. Weighing in at 46 tons with 127mm of armor, excellent agility and a 90mm M3 gun for its punch, the Pershing was a tank capable of standing up to the Panthers and Tiger Is. At the start of the Korean War the M26 was sent to combat the Soviet built T-34/85s. The M26 became the model for designing the M46, M48 and M60 tanks. Tank No.5, 2nd Platoon, F Tank Co., 33rd Armored Rgt., 3rd Armored Div., Elsdorf Germany, February 1945. By mid 1944 US Sherman losses were 5 times higher than estimates. A replacement tank was needed and in January 1945 20 T26E3 were sent for field-testing. Though underpowered the armor was the Panther's equivalent and was armed with a 90mm cannon. The T26 called "Fireball" was the first loss when hit 3 times by a Tiger I in Elsdorf Germany. From this point on T26s performed admirably and were referred to as "Tiger Tamer". At the end of WWII The T26 was re-designated the M26 and named for WWI General Pershing.
Originally designed as an upgrade to the medium tank M4 Sherman, the M26 Pershing first entered service in 1945. A series of prototypes led to the final design, but the overall development of the Pershing was hindered by Army Ground Forces opposition. The M26 was the US Army's first operational heavy tank, but it was unreliable and underpowered, so its service was limited (only 20 Pershings were deployed during WWII, and the model was withdrawn from Korea in favor of the more powerful M46). Though not in itself a success, the M26 gave rise to other more successful heavy tanks such as the M47, M48 and M60 Patton tanks. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Hobby Master's 1:72 scale M26 Pershing is constructed with an intelligent mix of diecast metal and plastic, which allows for maximum detail. The cannon and the turret, which has applied casting effects, are each constructed from diecast metal. The spare track, .50 Cal. heavy machine gun with ammo can and separately applied commander and gunner's hatches are constructed in plastic for fine scale replication of rivets and hinges. The plastic hull has separately attached equipment storage boxes and delicate guards that shield the front headlights with hand-painted lenses. The lever arms of the torsion bar suspension on each road wheel are viewable on the model's underside.
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The Hobby Master "1:72 Ground Power Series" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military vehicles.
Hobby Master "1:72 Ground Power Series" diecast vehicles feature:
- Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Rotating turret, elevating cannon and accurate hull.
- Painted, fitted, non-moving tracks on detailed non-rotating wheels.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Clear acrylic display case to protect model.
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