Osprey Modelling 13 : Modelling US Tank Destroyers of World War II

Tank destroyers were the US Army's response to blitzkrieg, and were based around the concept of mounting a large anti-tank gun on a light, fast moving vehicle. They served in the Mediterranean, Pacific, and North-West Europe theatres, and were also supplied to other Allied armies. These vehicles form an attractive modelling subject; their open turrets provide plenty of opportunity for detail work, as demonstrated here by the author in clear step-by-step instructions. Packed with tips and techniques from a leading modeller and Allied armour expert, this book covers the M10, M18, M36, and M39, and features modelling projects in 1/35th and 1/72nd scale.

Contents

• Introduction
• Kits and materials
• Modelling a Winter Tank Destroyer
• Modelling a Small-scale Tank Destroyer
• Modelling the AFV Club M18 76mm GMC
• Converting the AFV Club M18 into the M39 AUV
• Further reading
• Museums and Collections
• Index
• Colour Reference Chart