1:35 British Armored Staghound Mk.I
Item #89770

DESCRIPTION
About the British Staghound Mk.I

The Ford Motor Company originally designed the T17E1 4X4 armored
car to meet a U.S. Army requirement. Powered by two Cheverolet
270 engines, the vehicle was armed with a 37mm cannon turret and
3 machine guns - one in the hull, one coaxial with the main gun,
and one on the turret for anti-aircraft defense. The arrival of
the lighter M8 Greyhound meant that the U.S. Army was no longer
interested in the T17E1, but other Allies such as Britain and the
Commonwealth forces found the vehicle useful and named it the
Staghound. They entered service in Italy in 1943and served until
the end of the war. After WWII, they still saw action in areas
like the Middle Eastand Central America with various armies.

About the Model

1/35 scale Italeri assembly model kit of the British Staghound
Mk.I Armored Car.
Distinctive angular hull is accurately reproduced and features
detailed leaf spring suspension.
Side hatches and turret hatches can be posed in opened position
to reveal interior details such as turret basket, radio, 37mm
gun, and coaxial machine gun.
Canvas rolls, jerry cans, and roof-mounted machine gun included.
Precision-made photo-etched parts set included for that extra bit
of realism.
Includes 5 types of markings.
Also includes 3 Tamiya British infantry figures, providing
excellent value and instant diorama creation straight from the
box.
Kit comes in all-new Tamiya original packaging.