Hobby Master 1:72 Ground Power Series HG3203
M26 Pershing Diecast Model
USMC, Korea, Battle of the Chosin Reservoir 1950 |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| M26 Pershing | | 4.75" | | 2" |
The Battle of Chosin Reservoir took place in North Korea from November 27 – December 6, 1950. UN troops had been defeating the North Korean Army and had driven well into North Korea. With such success the UN Commanders under US General Douglas MacArthur started to become complacent and gave little thought to the thousands of soldiers of the People's Republic of China that were gathering on the border with North Korea. As the UN Forces continued further north to the Chosin Reservoir it was perceived as a threat to their country so thousands of Chinese troops flooded over the Yalu River and into North Korea and entered the conflict. The UN troops quickly became encircled and fierce fighting broke and continued for 10 days. The temperature was brutally cold and several thousand soldiers from both sides suffered severe frostbite. It was because of this battle and the weather conditions that the UN troops were nicknamed the "Frozen Chosin" or the "Chosin Few". Even though the UN troops inflicted heavy casualties on the Chinese one UN group was virtually eliminate. The UN forces were forced to give up the Chosin Reservoir and eventually North Korea itself. After years of fighting from June 1950 – July 1953 and seesaw battles both sides agreed upon a cease-fire and a dividing line between North and South Korea was chosen. The almost ironic thing is the dividing line is almost where the previous division was in 1950. Thousands of people were killed on both sides, great loss of property and suffering for the civilian populations just to end up at the same place and no winner. Even after more than 50 years there never has been an official end to the Korean War.
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unreliable and underpowered, so its service was limited (only 20 Pershings were deployed during WWII, and the model was withdrawn from Korea in favor of the more powerful M46).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 2003-2025 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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