{"product_id":"us-self-propelled-155mm-gun-m40","title":"US Self-Propelled 155mm Gun M40","description":"This is an assembly model of the U.S. Self-Propelled 155mm M40. It is a never before seen subject in the Tamiya line-up of 1\/35 scale models. The kit uses all new tooling with the exception of the suspension parts as they are from the M4A3E8 Sherman \"Easy Eight\" model kit. The M40 was a significant step in U.S. Army artillery mechanization, pairing the M1 155mm gun with the proven M4 Sherman chassis. Armor was light given its intended use as a long range weapon (they were effective up to 23.5km) away from the front line, while the layout was changed from the M4 to allow a big fighting compartment at the rear to accommodate the big gun. It was fitted with smooth horizontal volute spring suspension (HVSS). Over 400 were produced before the end of WWII; although they never fought in the conflict, one example of their T83 prototype did. The M40 served in the Korean War, and was eventually replaced by the M53.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Tamiya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52446813552940,"sku":"TAM35351","price":103.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0915\/7863\/0444\/files\/tam35351.jpg?v=1766384395","url":"https:\/\/www.echosixhobbies.com\/products\/us-self-propelled-155mm-gun-m40","provider":"Echo Six Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}