{"product_id":"tamiya-us-self-propelled-155mm-gun-m40-1-35-plastic-model-kit","title":"Tamiya US Self-Propelled 155mm Gun M40 1\/35 Plastic Model Kit (ONLINE ORDER ONLY)","description":"This is an assembly model of the U.S. Self-Propelled 155mm M40. It is a never before seen subject in the Tamiya line-up of 1\/35 scale models. The kit uses all new tooling with the exception of the suspension parts as they are from the M4A3E8 Sherman \"Easy Eight\" model kit. The M40 was a significant step in U.S. Army artillery mechanization, pairing the M1 155mm gun with the proven M4 Sherman chassis. Armor was light given its intended use as a long range weapon (they were effective up to 23.5km) away from the front line, while the layout was changed from the M4 to allow a big fighting compartment at the rear to accommodate the big gun. It was fitted with smooth horizontal volute spring suspension (HVSS). Over 400 were produced before the end of WWII; although they never fought in the conflict, one example of their T83 prototype did. The M40 served in the Korean War, and was eventually replaced by the M53.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"RC Hop Up Parts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44150436823063,"sku":"OOO","price":78.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/8099\/9959\/files\/tam35351d.jpg?v=1767376123","url":"https:\/\/animeimports.net\/products\/tamiya-us-self-propelled-155mm-gun-m40-1-35-plastic-model-kit","provider":"Anime Imports LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}