Hobby Master 1:72 Ground Power Series HG4002
Morris C8 Quad Artillery Tractor Diecast Model
British Army 50th Infantry Div, El Alamein, Egypt, 1942, w/25 Pounder Gun |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Morris C8 Quad Artillery Tractor | | 2.5" | | 1.25" |
The double T insignia displayed by the 50th Northumbrian represent the two rivers that define the boundaries of their recruitment area, the Tyne and Tees. The 50th Northumbrian Motorized Division was involved in just about every major battle in Europe during WW II. In June of 1940 it was re-organized into an Infantry Division. In 1941 the Division was sent to the Middle East to become part of the British 8th Army. It was assigned to the southern area during the second battle of El Alamein that lasted from 23 October to 5 November 1942. This offensive stalled the Axis advance and cost them heavy losses. After El Alamein the 50th was transferred north to take part in Operation Supercharge designed to destroy even more of the faltering Axis army.
Designed by Guy Motors to tow medium artillery such as the 17 pounder anti-tank gun and the 25 pounder gun-howitzer, the Morris C8 Quad was introduced in 1939. Demand for this British artillery tractor was greater than Guy's production capacity, so Morris and other manufacturers took over production, together building more than 10,000 C8 vehicles. The C8 was used by Britain and its Commonwealth forces throughout WWII and into the Korean War. It was crewed by one man but could carry up to five passengers. The C8 had a top speed of just under 50mph and a range of about 160 miles. © Copyright 2003-2025 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Hobby Master's 1:72 scale Morris C8 Quad Gun Tractor is a three-piece set that includes a tractor, ammunition limber and 25 pound howitzer. Pieces are constructed in diecast metal with plastic used to achieve details such as the tractor's drive train and the gun's armor plate. The tractor has a separately-mounted spare tire and simulated canvas covered top and a scale multi-piece drive train and exhaust that are hand fitted to the underside. The limber has a diecast metal hitch and chassis with a center-mounted ammunition chest. The howitzer features a pivoting metal cannon, diecast metal frame, operator's seat, dial controls and indirect fire gun sight.
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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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