1/72 M8 HMC Free French Army WWII

Hobbymaster 1/72 M8 HMC Free French Army, WWII

During WWII 170 phased out American M8 HMCs were supplied to the Free French forces that used them with their reconnaissance units on the Western Front of the war in Europe. Late in 1944 the M8 HMC was given the name M8 Scott after American General Winfield Scott. After WWII the French used the M8 HMC during the Indochina War until 1954 and then left behind equipment was used into the early 1960s by South Vietnamese forces.

Features:
- Scale: 1/72
- Length: 2.75" width: 1.25"
- Diecast metal construction with some plastic components
- Rotating turret, elevating cannon and accurate hull
- Painted, fitted, non-moving tracks on detailed non-rotating wheels
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals
- Clear acrylic display case to protect model