FORE Hobby FOR-2004 1/72 M19 Twin 40mm gun motor carriage FOR-2004

ForeArt Hobby 2004 1/72 U.S. M19 Twin 40mm Gun Motor Carriage - USA Shipping

All new tooling item from ForeArt Hobby and the first M19 injection molded model kit in 1/72 scale

The M19 was developed from the T65 which was based on the M5 light tank chassis. With the M5 going out of production, the project adopted the M24 Chaffee light tank chassis and was designated the T65E1.

It was accepted into service in May 1944 as the M19 MGMC, equipping several U.S. Army anti-aircraft units during World War II.

The M19's first combat was in Korea in 1950 against North Korean forces.

Some features of the kit:

- All new tooling

- Over 160 parts

- Link and length injection molded tracks

- Full detail turret and fighting compartment

- Accurate twin Bofer Guns

- Turn metal barrel x 2

- Drive sprockets produced with Multiple slides mold with amazing detail

- Detailed road wheels and suspension arms.

- Links and length tracks

- Photo-etching Sheet x 2

- Positional hatches

- Decal for one vehicle x 2

Assembly required for model kit.

Paint and Glue sold separately.