Hobby Master 1:72 Ground Power Series HG4005
Morris C8 Quad Artillery Tractor Diecast Model
British Army 7th Armored Div Desert Rats, Normandy, France, June 1944, w/25 Pounder Gun |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Morris C8 Quad Artillery Tractor | | 2.5" | | 1.25" |
The 7th Armoured Division, the “Desert Rats” was one of the follow up formations in Normandy. The Quads and their artillery would use their speed and accuracy to provide support to their infantry formations that were tasked to clear the route to Caen and then attack it. After several incidents and several changes of commands the 7th Armoured Division was placed under the control of the 21st Army Group that took part in the liberation of Belgium, the Netherlands and Northern Germany.
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 2003-2024 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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