Hobby Master 1:72 Ground Power Series HG4704
M7 Priest Diecast Model
US Army 8th Armored Div, "Minnesota", Bohemia, 1945 |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| M7 Priest | | 3.25" | | 1.5" |
The 8th Armored Division the "Thundering Herd" was constituted on April 1, 1942. The 8th had three Armored Field Artillery Battalions 398th, 399th and 405th. Each battalion included three Firing Batteries, A, B and C. Each Battery had two sections of three M7s, three M3A1 Halftracks and one 1/4 ton truck. The 8th AD arrived in France on January 6, 1945, entered combat on January 19, 1945 and eventually arrived in Czechoslovakia on June 6, 1945. They began occupation duties of cleaning up small pockets of German resistance.
Designed to meet a need for a self-propelled, fully armored and fully tracked artillery vehicle with enough firepower to meet contemporary warfare challenges, the M7 Priest was produced in 1942. The M7 earned the nickname "Priest" because of its pulpit-like machine gun ring, and because it followed two self-propelled guns known as "Bishop" and "Deacon." The M7 was very successful in US service and saw some success with the British as well, who initially requested more than 5,000 of them. Because they used US armament, however, they were logistically difficult for the British to supply and by 1943 were being phased out in favor of the Canadian Sexton. © Copyright 2003-2025 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Hobby Master's 1:72 scale M7 Priest is constructed with a blend of diecast metal and plastic to achieve maximum detail. Many fine details can be seen through the open top superstructure, including a simulated diamond plate deck, operator seats and fully-loaded ammo stores. The moveable metal cannon features a detailed breach system, gun sight and dial controls. The vehicle's exterior includes a top-mounted machine gun ring with 50 cal machine gun and separately applied battlefield equipment such as spare track up front and storage boxes and shovel at the rear.
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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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