Tamiya Plastic Model Kit
US Light Tank M24 Chaffee (1/35) 37020
This 1/35 scale model kit depicts the M24 Chaffee, a U.S. light tank that entered service in 1944 as a replacement for the M3 and M5 Stuart series. Developed to improve firepower, armour, and mobility, the Chaffee featured a compact 75mm gun derived from the B-25 Mitchell bomber and torsion bar suspension. This updated version by Italeri, reboxed by Tamiya, includes new and remoulded parts, detailed accessories, and a figure to add depth to diorama displays.
- 1/35 scale plastic model of the M24 Chaffee light tank
- Includes a commander figure and newly designed accessories
- Reboxed Italeri kit with updated parts and Tamiya instructions
- Detailed depiction of torsion bar suspension and turret-mounted 75mm gun
- Marking options for WWII and Korean War-era vehicles
Note: This model kit requires assembly and painting. Glue, paints and tools are not included and must be purchased separately.
History:
The M24 Chaffee was designed to correct the deficiencies of the earlier Stuart light tanks, offering improved firepower and crew protection. It entered service in late 1944 and saw combat in Europe during the final months of WWII. Its lightweight design, coupled with a powerful 75mm gun and good speed, made it a flexible support unit in both reconnaissance and frontline roles. The Chaffee continued its service during the Korean War and remained in use in various countries well into the 1980s, proving its enduring value and adaptability across decades of armoured warfare.
