{"product_id":"tamiya-1-35-m18-hellcat-tank-destroyer","title":"Tamiya - 1\/35 M18 Hellcat Tank Destroyer","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe M18 Hellcat — America's fastest tracked vehicle of World War II and a pioneer of tank destroyer doctrine — is recreated in precise 1\/35 scale by Tamiya. Developed to counter German Army armour, the Hellcat combined a compact, lightweight hull with a powerful 76mm gun, open-top turret design, and a radial 9-cylinder engine capable of 80km\/h — the highest speed of any tracked vehicle during the war. Deployed first at the Italian Front in 1944, the Hellcat went on to distinguish itself across the North-Western European and Pacific theatres through devastating hit-and-run tactics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit employs the latest 3D scanning techniques throughout, with exhaustive study of the actual vehicle enabling an exceptionally accurate recreation. The open-top turret exposes a richly detailed interior including the 45-degree angled gun breech, shell racks, transceiver, turning gears, and crew positions. Two marking options are included to recreate Italian Front vehicles, and a highly detailed standing commander figure is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKit features include:\u003cbr\u003e- Precise recreation of the M18's compact form and powerful 76mm gun\u003cbr\u003e- Open-top turret with fully detailed interior — gun breech, shell racks, transceiver, turning gears\u003cbr\u003e- 45-degree gun breech angle faithfully reproduced for authentic interior crew space\u003cbr\u003e- Gun shield canvas cover surface texture recreated via 3D scanning, with fabric seams and creases\u003cbr\u003e- Clear parts for headlight lens recreation\u003cbr\u003e- Complex suspension captured with ergonomic parts breakdown\u003cbr\u003e- Assembly-type single-pin tracks with one-piece straight sections and detailed idler wheels and drive sprockets\u003cbr\u003e- Separate hull-top air intake grille part with clearly reproduced mesh pattern\u003cbr\u003e- Interior floor surface, bulkhead, and sponson ammo racks as separate parts\u003cbr\u003e- M2 heavy machine gun included\u003cbr\u003e- 76mm shells and charges, plus 12.7mm ammunition cases included as accessories\u003cbr\u003e- Standing commander figure with one hand on hip, other holding a map\u003cbr\u003e- Two marking options for Italian Front vehicles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKit includes:\u003cbr\u003e- M18 Hellcat tank destroyer\u003cbr\u003e- Commander figure x1\u003cbr\u003e- 76mm shells, charges, and ammunition cases\u003cbr\u003e- Clear headlight lens parts\u003cbr\u003e- Marking options x2\u003cbr\u003e- Decals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScale: 1\/35\u003cbr\u003eLength: 192mm \/ Width: 80mm\u003cbr\u003eSeries: WWII U.S. Military\u003cbr\u003eManufacturer: Tamiya\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tamiya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45502768218291,"sku":null,"price":69.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7518\/0211\/files\/tamiya-hellcat-m18-01.jpg?v=1778650298","url":"https:\/\/aniverse.co.nz\/products\/tamiya-1-35-m18-hellcat-tank-destroyer","provider":"Aniverse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}