{"product_id":"tamiya-1-35-m24-chaffee-european-theater-35391","title":"Tamiya 1\/35 U.S. Light Tank M24 Chaffee – European Theater (35391)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTamiya 1\/35 U.S. Light Tank M24 Chaffee – European Theater (Kit No. 35391)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 1\/35 scale plastic model kit faithfully recreates the M24 Chaffee as it appeared in the European theatre during World War II. Packed with fine detail, photo-etched parts, and two crew figures, it’s an excellent build for intermediate and advanced modellers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the M24 Chaffee\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloped as the successor to the M3 and M5 Stuart light tanks, the M24 Chaffee was formally adopted in 1944. It featured sloped armour, a powerful 75mm main gun originally developed for the B-25 bomber, and torsion bar suspension for improved mobility. The Chaffee saw action across France, Western Europe, and Italy before going on to serve in the Korean War and the Indochina War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKit Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDetailed turret with gun shield, cast surface patterns, and weld lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSlide-moulded fenders with realistic bolts; optional fender sand shields included\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAssembly-type tracks with one-piece straight sections\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePhoto-etched mesh rack, moulded tow cables, and turret interior parts including main gun breech and transceiver\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIncludes two figures: commander and loader\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThree marking options: 1st Armored Division in Italy and two vehicles in Germany, 1945\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tamiya\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35391\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/35\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinished Model Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15.9cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinished Model Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.7cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkill Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePlastic model assembly kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDecal sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInstruction manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePaint guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Paints\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe following Tamiya Acrylic Mini paints are recommended to complete this kit. Click each paint to add it to your order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eMain Exterior \u0026amp; Interior\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tamiya-acrylic-mini-xf-62-olive-drab\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXF-62 Olive Drab\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — tank exterior and main camouflage colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tamiya-acrylic-mini-xf-2-flat-white\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXF-2 Flat White\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — interior walls of the turret and fighting compartment\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tamiya-acrylic-mini-xf-1-flat-black\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXF-1 Flat Black\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — under-fenders, tyres, and instrument panels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eDetails, Weapons \u0026amp; Mechanicals\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tamiya-acrylic-mini-xf-56-metallic-grey\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXF-56 Metallic Grey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \/ \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tamiya-acrylic-mini-xf-84-dark-iron\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXF-84 Dark Iron\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — tracks, machine guns, and tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tamiya-acrylic-mini-xf-64-red-brown\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXF-64 Red Brown\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — wooden handles on tools (shovels, axes)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tamiya-acrylic-mini-x-10-gun-metal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eX-10 Gun Metal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — main 75mm gun breech and .50 cal machine gun body\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tamiya-acrylic-mini-x-11-chrome-silver\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eX-11 Chrome Silver\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — metallic highlights, mirror faces, and vision blocks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCrew Figures (Commander \u0026amp; Loader)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tamiya-acrylic-mini-xf-49-khaki\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXF-49 Khaki\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \/ \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tamiya-acrylic-mini-xf-52-flat-earth\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXF-52 Flat Earth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — uniform jackets and trousers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tamiya-acrylic-mini-xf-15-flat-flesh\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXF-15 Flat Flesh\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — face and hands\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tamiya-acrylic-mini-xf-60-dark-yellow\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXF-60 Dark Yellow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — M1 helmet or tanker helmet colour details\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tamiya-acrylic-mini-xf-10-flat-brown\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXF-10 Flat Brown\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — leather holsters, boots, and straps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tamiya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47115472502953,"sku":"35391","price":55.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/0533\/7513\/files\/35391-000.jpg?v=1779415575","url":"https:\/\/techtonichobbies.com.au\/products\/tamiya-1-35-m24-chaffee-european-theater-35391","provider":"Techtonic Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}