Hobby Master 1:72 Ground Power Series HG6008
M18 Hellcat Diecast Model
US Army 827th Tank Destroyer Btn, "Dorothy", Europe, 1944

1:72 Scale		Length		Width
M18 Hellcat		3.75"		1.75"

M18 Hellcat “Dorothy” was manufactured in late 1943. “Dorothy” was assigned to B Company of the 827th Tank Destroyer Battalion. The 827th TDB was a segregated African American unit activated in April 1942. The 827th arrived in Europe in late 1944 and were sent to Marseille. In December they were attached to the 12th Armored Division at the front. The 827th was considered unruly and poorly trained but on January 9th and 10th 1945 B Company destroyed fifteen German tanks around and within Rittershoffen.

M18 Hellcat

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Hobby Master 1:72 Ground Power Series

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.