Solido War Master S7200509
M12 155mm GMC Diecast Model
US Army, France, 1944 | |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| M12 155mm GMC | | 3.75" | | 1.5" |
The M12 was built on the chassis of the M3 Lee tank and mounted a 155 mm gun derived from the nearly identical French 155 mm GPF gun of World War I vintage. It had an armored driver's compartment shared with the commander, but the gun crew were located in an open topped area at the back of the vehicle. The engine was moved forward to the center of the vehicle and most vehicles used M4 bogies with trailing return rollers. It Limited storage space meant that only 10 projectiles and propellant charges could be carried on the vehicle. An earth spade (similar to a bulldozer blade) at the rear was employed to absorb recoil. This layout (large gun mounted in an open mount at the rear, with a spade) was the pattern adopted for many years by other heavy self-propelled artillery. Only 100 vehicles were built: 60 in 1942 and a further 40 in 1943.
Designed as a self-propelled gun using a derivative of the French 155mm GPF field gun, the M12 entered service in 1942. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The Solido "War Master" range presents affordable, ready made diecast models of military vehicles.
Solido "War Master" diecast vehicles feature:
- Diecast metal and plastic construction.
- 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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