Hobby Master 1:72 Ground Power Series HG4004
Morris C8 Quad Artillery Tractor Diecast Model
Canadian Army 1st Infantry Div, England, March 1942, w/25 Pounder Gun |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Morris C8 Quad Artillery Tractor | | 2.5" | | 1.25" |
In August 1914 the Canadian 1st Infantry Division was created. The Canadian 1st Infantry Division was mobilized on September 1, 1939 even before war had officially been declared. Late in 1939 the division sailed to England in two main convoys and along with additional troops reached England in February 1940. In 1941 they adopted the red patch insignia used by the 1st Canadian Division in WWI. For their vehicle identification in WWII the Canadian 1st Division used a red patch with a gold maple leaf in the center. These markings earned them the nickname "The Old Red Patch". The guns and machine guns they brought with them were obsolete and most personnel didn't even have steel helmets. The division trained for 3 years while they waited for modern artillery and anti-tank guns. Finally they were shipped out to take part in "Operation Husky" the invasion of Sicily in July 1943.
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 2003-2026 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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