Hobby Master 1:72 Ground Power Series HG3210
M26 Pershing Diecast Model
US Army 73rd Tank Btn, Alice , Korea, 1950 |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| M26 Pershing | | 4.75" | | 2" |
January 13, 1941 the 3rd Battalion, 73rd Armored Regiment was first formed as the 76th Tank Battalion. On May 8, 1941 the unit was re-designated the 756th Tank Battalion and activated on June 1, 1941 until it was inactivated on February 6, 1946. On August 1, 1946 the unit was re-activated and on January 15, 1948 it was re-designated the 756th Heavy Tank Battalion. On January10, 1949 the 756th Heavy Tank Battalion was re-designated the 73rd Heavy Tank Battalion and assigned to the 3rd Infantry Division until July 1950 the unit was once again re-designated the 73rd Tank Battalion and no longer attached to the 3rd Infantry Division. Once released from the 3rd Infantry the 73rd headed for Korea. On August 8, 1950 the 73rd arrived in Korea and on the 17th they were assigned to the defense of the Pusan perimeter. On August 27, 1950 M36 "Alice" became part of the unit. On September 2, 1950 the 73rd was assigned to the 7th Infantry Division. On July 1, 1957 the 73rd was inactivated having fought in major battles of the Korean War: Pork Chop Hill, Triangle Hill, Battle of White Horse, UN counter-offensive, crossing of the Imjin River and the recapture of Seoul.
Originally designed as an upgrade to the medium tank M4 Sherman, the M26 Pershing first entered service in 1945. A series of prototypes led to the final design, but the overall development of the Pershing was hindered by Army Ground Forces opposition. The M26 was the US Army's first operational heavy tank, but it was unreliable and underpowered, so its service was limited (only 20 Pershings were deployed during WWII, and the model was withdrawn from Korea in favor of the more powerful M46). Though not in itself a success, the M26 gave rise to other more successful heavy tanks such as the M47, M48 and M60 Patton tanks. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Hobby Master's 1:72 scale M26 Pershing is constructed with an intelligent mix of diecast metal and plastic, which allows for maximum detail. The cannon and the turret, which has applied casting effects, are each constructed from diecast metal. The spare track, .50 Cal. heavy machine gun with ammo can and separately applied commander and gunner's hatches are constructed in plastic for fine scale replication of rivets and hinges. The plastic hull has separately attached equipment storage boxes and delicate guards that shield the front headlights with hand-painted lenses. The lever arms of the torsion bar suspension on each road wheel are viewable on the model's underside.
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The Hobby Master "1:72 Ground Power Series" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military vehicles.
Hobby Master "1:72 Ground Power Series" diecast vehicles feature:
- 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.
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