1/35 Military Miniature Series No.366
1/35 BRITISH TANK DESTROYER M10 IIC ACHILLES
Length: 212 mm. Image shows painted and assembled kit.
Adapt to Survive
With foes such as the Panther and Tiger lurking, the British Army faced a constant threat in WWII; one of their methods of countering German armor was the 17pdr gun-toting M10 IIC Achilles, a tank destroyer adapted from M10 IIs (a British denotation for late-production vehicles) provided by the U.S. under the "lend-lease" program. The up gunning of the vehicle required a new cradle and gun shield, shell racks, and more. Around a thousand total were produced of the M10 IIC and its IC cousin, and Achilles were a common sight on the fronts in North-Western Europe and Italy as the Allies rolled back German gains.
About the Model
ā This is a 1/35 scale plastic model assembly kit. Length: 212mm, width: 88mm.
ā Accurate rendering based on extensive research of the actual vehicle.
ā Late production turret and 17 pounder gun are captured authentically.
ā A plethora of accessories includes turret-side canvas sheet and bags, plus helmets.
ā Features belt-type depictions of the T51 tracks.
ā Comes with four figures, plus two marking options recreating Western and Italian Front vehicles.
ā Features such as the duckbill late production M10 turret counterweight and long 17 pounder are captured with aplomb.
ā Four brand new figures are in action pose, and seen with a variety of equipment and uniform for a truly varied scene.
ā The three full body figures are for use in the open-top turret. This image also shows the various turret-side accessories.
ā The turret has plenty to get your teeth into, including individual parts for shells, fire extinguisher, gun breech and M2 machine gun.
ā T51 tracks with blocky pads are depicted accurately and hassle-free by belt-type components. The suspension features crisp molding.
ā Hull-side sponson has an assembly-type rack for 17 pounder shells. The floor features a depiction of the non-slip surface.
ā There are plenty of accessories in the kit, including fire extinguishers and tools. Engine grille and fuel cap showcase great detail.