Hobby Master 1:72 Ground Power Series HG3205
M26 Pershing Tank Diecast Model
Belgian Army, Belgium
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| M26 Pershing Tank | | 4.75" | | 2" |
Under the Mutual Defense Assistance Program (MDAP) Belgium received 423 M26 and M26A1 Pershings at no cost. MDAP was the acronym used for the U.S. Military aid to its Allied countries. The tanks were to equip reserve units of battalion strength. Since Belgium is a bilingual country with French and Dutch all the military units had two names. Some of the units were the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Régiment de Guides/Regiment Gidsen - 7th, 9th and 10th Régiments de Lanciers/Regiment Lansiers and the 2nd, 3rd and 5th Bataillon de Tanks Lourds/Bataljon Zware Tanks. In 1961 the reserve system was reduced and revised which meant the M26s now equipped the 1st and 3rd Escadron de Tanks/Tank Escadron. In 1953 the 1st Heavy Tank Battalion of the 1st Infantry Division, an active unit, used the M26 for 3 months until the M26 with active units was replaced by the M47. It wasn’t until 1969 until all M26s were phased out of the Belgium military.
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The Hobby Master "1:72 Ground Power Series" presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military vehicles. Hobby Master offer the more price-sensitive collector a cheaper alternative to models from leading manufacturers like Corgi and Dragon Models. Hobby Master "1:72 Ground Power Series" diecast vehicles feature:
- Diecast metal and plastic construction.
- 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.
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