M3 and M3A1 US Halftrack

1+1 Combo Kit 1/35

1/35 TAKOM

KIT INSTRUCTIONS

Plastic model kit of a U.S. American M3 and an M3A1 half-track armored personnel carrier
   True 2-in-1 kit  

• Scale 1:35
• Includes two vehicles: M3 and M3A1
• Includes two seated full figures (drivers)
• Complete engine and interior details
• MG with and without cover
• Includes various jerrycans, rifles, ammunition boxes, and anti-tank mines
• Optional front roller or winch
• Doors, vision ports, engine hatches, and other hatches can be displayed open or closed
• Includes clear and photo-etched parts
• Unassembled, unpainted
• Paint and glue not included

The M3 was one of the most important armored transport vehicles of the Allies in World War II.

Introduced in 1941, this half-track served as both a troop carrier and infantry fighting vehicle. Including variants, over 50,000 vehicles were produced and used on all fronts of World War II and later in Korea, the Middle East, Vietnam, and elsewhere.

The M3 evolved from the smaller M2 half-track by receiving a lengthened hull to provide more space for infantry. The fighting compartment was open at the top (no roof).

The main difference between the M3 and M3A1 was the mounting of the main armament, the M2 Browning .50 caliber machine gun. While the M3 mounted it in a simple rotating gun mount with a limited traverse, the M3A1 had a ring mount that allowed for almost 360° of rotation. In addition, the M3A1 received improved weapon mounts, optimized stowage, and minor modifications to the propulsion system and equipment, and was therefore not a completely new design, but rather an evolution of the M3A1.

Many M3s were later upgraded to the M3A1 standard (often through field modifications).

The shipment of your order is usually done in the same day of your order date if the order is done before 16:00 local time. Otherwise, we ship in the next working day.

We use the following shipping companies and costs:

For Greece:

• Box Now (1-3 working days) from 3.00 euro. Free for orders above 50.00 euro.
  
• Geniki Taxydromiki (1-2 working days) from 5.80 euro. Free for orders above 50.00 euro.
• ACS (1-2 working days) from 5.90 euro. Free for orders above 50.00 euro.
• For ACS and Geniki Taxydromiki, there is available option for pick up from the local courier representative.

For Cyprus:

• Box Now from 4.00 euro.
  
• ACS from 12.00 euro.

For EU countries:

• National Post, no tracking (7-20 days) from 8.00 euro.
  
• DHL Economy with tracking (5-10 days) from 15.90 euro.
• DHL Express with tracking (1-3 days) from 22.90 euro.

Rest of the world:

• National Post or DHL from 29.00 euro.
  

The buyer retains the right to return the purchased item 14 days from the shipping day only if the item is not damaged or altered.