1/35 WWII US Army M8 4.5 inch rocket Missile

Description

This is a resin-cast field gun model kit.

The T34 Calliope aftermarket parts are available from Heavy Hobby, a brand that prioritizes precision detailing and high-quality resin in their products.The M8 was a 4.5-inch rocket developed and used by the United States military during World War II and now at 1/35 scale these realistic high quality resin prints can be yours to add to your model kits.

By combining the LM-35001 (main body) and LM-35002 (M8 rocket) (sold separately), you can enjoy a realistic reproduction of the tank.

Originally introduced as a conversion kit that could be installed on the commercially available M4 Sherman tank with a 75mm gun, the T34 Calliope is now available as an aftermarket 3D-printed set, consisting of resin parts, etched parts, metal barrels, and springs.

The launcher was equipped with 60 barrels that fired 4.5-inch M8 rockets and could be rotated and elevated in conjunction with the turret and barrel, respectively.

The T34 Calliope is a tank-mounted multiple rocket launcher that was operated by the US Army in the latter part of World War II, from 1944 to 1945, on the M4 Sherman tank.