Hobby Master 1:72 Ground Power Series HG3416
M10 Wolverine Diecast Model
US Army 894th Tank Destroyer Btn, Anzio, Italy, February 1944 |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| M10 Wolverine | | 3.75" | | 1.75" |
In December 1941 it was decided to renumber the Anti Tank Battalions in the 600, 700 and 800 series. The 93rd, 94th and 99th Infantry Anti-Tank Battalions became the 893rd, 894th and 899th Tank Destroyer Battalions. After fighting in North Africa the 894th landed in Italy in October 1943 and on January 25 1944 were transferred to Anzio. Their task was to support the British troops and equipment. On February 3rd the Germans began a counter attack that cut off elements of British troops and of the 894th. For about 10 days the 894th M10s made heavy use of their M7 main guns as well as repelling several infantry attacks by using their .50 cal machine guns. Eventually the 894th and British troops were able to break out and reach the safety of their own lines.
Designed to fulfill a new combined-arms doctrine that emphasized the need for infantry support and exploitation, the M10 tank destroyer first entered service in Tunisia in 1943. Called "Wolverine" by the British (a name that was never adopted by US soldiers), the M10 was lightly armored and therefore more maneuverable than a typical tank. Its powerful 3" M7 gun fired armor-piercing M79 shot, which made it an effective weapon against enemy tanks. Upon its debut it was capable of destroying most German tanks, but by 1944 the newer German Tiger and Panther proved too formidable for it, though it remained in service through the end of the war. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Hobby Master's 1:72 scale M-10 Wolverine is constructed almost entirely from plastic, with the exception of the diecast metal bottom hull, which gives this model its characteristic weight. The opened top turret reveals a pivoting metal cannon and breech, six ammo rounds with bronze casings, three crew seats and a 50 cal machine gun with attached ammo can. When the turret is removed completely, additional details such as forward driver seats, additional ammo and diamond plated deck can be seen. The hull features shielded headlights and taillights, hand-painted battlefield equipment such as shovels, hatchets and hammers, and a beautifully recreated vertical volute spring suspension system.
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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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