Hobby Master 1:72 Ground Power Series HG3207
M26 Pershing Diecast Model
Italian Army 132nd Armored Bgd, Korea, 1950s |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| M26 Pershing | | 4.75" | | 2" |
The 70th Tank Battalion operated during WW II and Korea. During WW II they fought in North Africa where they earned the name "Soixante-Dix" from the French forces. Next they were in Sicily and then back to England to prepare for D-Day. This is when the battalion adopted the mascot "Joe Peckerwood the "Truculent Turtle holding a tank shell and standing on top of the world. The 70th was sent to Korea at the onset of the conflict. They were equipped with M26 Pershing tanks that they gathered from the training facility and every tank they could by removing monument tanks. They were sent to Pusan, South Korea and took part in the Pusan breakout. After several battles and suffering some heavy losses in a couple of them the 70th ended up moving south to defend Seoul and took part in "Operation Commando" that established the present dividing line between North and South Korea.
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unreliable and underpowered, so its service was limited (only 20 Pershings were deployed during WWII, and the model was withdrawn from Korea in favor of the more powerful M46).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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