Hobby Master 1:72 Ground Power Series HG3607
M24 Chaffee Tank Diecast Model
Republic of China (Taiwan) Army
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| M24 Chaffee Tank | | 3" | | 1.5" |
Included in the RoC Army (Republic of China – Taiwan) arsenal of 480 M-60A3s, 450 M-48Hs and 300 M-48A5 medium tanks, are 708 much older M-41 as well as 292 older M-24 light tanks. In the early 1950s Taiwan acquired the M-24 Chaffees and this made it possible to create two armored divisions. These were the 1st at Hokou and the 2nd at Taichung. The Chaffees also made it possible to form 4 tank battalions (701st, 702nd, 711th, 731st) in Kinmen. Some of these divisions still lacked sufficient numbers of M-24s to bring them up to full strength so they became a mixer of M-24 and M-18 76mm TDs. In the late 1950s the U.S. started to supply the more modern M41 so that by the late 1960s the M-24 had disappeared from the Divisions and only existed with the 4 battalions and eventually was placed into storage.
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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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