Bolt Action American M8/M20 Greyhound Scout Car 1:56 WWII Military Wargaming Plastic Model Kit
Make sure this fits by entering your model number. | Recreate world War II combat on a tabletop using dice, model troops, tanks and the rules Constructed by bolt action against one or more opponents. | Each opposing side will also require painted model troops, representing the soldiers, guns and tanks of your chosen armies. | Tabletop encounters take place according to twelve closely defined battle scenarios that explain how forces are deployed and how victory is achieved. | All that remains is for players to pit their Wits against each other as they enact just one small part of one of the greatest conflicts in history—world War II. | Build, paint and play! The construction and painting of the models and watching them come to life are just as much fun as the game itself!
show up to 2 reviews by default The M8 Greyhound was originally designed to replace the US Military's portee gun in an anti-tank role, but was quickly repurposed once it was realized that its performance against German armor was lacking. It found use as a popular and successful armored car that served American and British armies throughout the war. Its crew of four served a 37mm gun, a Co-Axial . 30 cal, The more aggressive crews adding a . 50 cal on the roof for anti aircraft and local defense. It was very fast – hence its British name of greyhound – capable of 55mph on good roads, but was known to bog down in mud. Its armor was enough to shrug off small arms fire, and these vehicles were best used in pairs to Scout out enemy lines, supporting each other in a leap-frog fashion on the advance or covering a retreat. Replacing the armored turret for a fixed, open fighting compartment, The M20 Scout car was used primarily as a command vehicle, sacrificing the turrets main gun in favor of extra radio capability, It also carried a portable bazooka for extra anti-armor firepower. | 10.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)