{"product_id":"level-3-model-kit-m36b1-motor-carriage-gmc-tank-destroyer-with-2-scheme-options-1-35-plastic-model-kit-by-airfix","title":"Level 3 Model Kit M36B1  Motor Carriage (GMC) Tank Destroyer with 2 Scheme Options 1\/35 Plastic Model Kit by Airfix","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand new plastic model kit of M36B1  Motor Carriage (GMC) Tank Destroyer with 2 Scheme Options (Level 3) 1\/35 plastic model kit by Airfix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand new box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage style packaging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOfficially licensed product.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains 200+ detailed parts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoes NOT include display stand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaint and cement required (not included).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer's original unopened packaging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParts molded in Light Brown, unless otherwise indicated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes decals to design the tank in 2 different schemes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions approximately L-8.38, W-3.42 inches assembled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color -  #ff0000;\"\u003eHISTORY ASPECTS - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe M36B1  Motor Carriage (GMC) was an American tank destroyer developed during World  II as a stopgap solution to address the growing need for more powerful anti-tank ry. Unlike the standard M36, which mounted its 90mm  on the M10 tank destroyer chassis, the M36B1 combined the M36 turret with the hull of the M4A3 Sherman tank. This hybrid design enabled quicker production since the M4A3 chassis was already widely manufactured. The 90mm  was capable of defeating the thick armor of late- German tanks such as the Panther and Tiger, offering U.S. forces an effective response to those battlefield threats.\u003cbr\u003eThe M36B1 first saw action in late 1944 during the Allied campaigns in Western Europe, particularly in France and the Low Countries. It played a critical role during the Battle of the Bulge, where U.S. forces faced surprise German offensives spearheaded by heavy armor. The M36B1's high-velocity cannon and mobility made it invaluable in both ambush tactics and in head-on engagements. Its open-topped turret, though a vulnerability to shrapnel and small arms fire, allowed for better visibility and faster targeting in fluid combat situations.\u003cbr\u003eFollowing World  II, the M36B1 continued to serve in U.S. and allied inventories, most notably during the Korean . There, it proved effective against North Korean T-34\/85 tanks, further validating the longevity and utility of its 90mm . Some M36B1s were exported to allied nations and remained in service well into the Cold  era, a testament to the ruggedness and effectiveness of its design.\u003cbr\u003eThis 1 - 35 scale model captures the unique blend of the Sherman chassis with the M36’s powerful turret, showcasing every bolt, weld seam, and rivet with impressive realism. A must-have for WWII armor collectors and diorama builders, it offers a dynamic centerpiece that reflects the battlefield ingenuity and firepower of the U.S. Army’s late- tank destroyer strategy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"2736","offers":[{"title":"multicolor","offer_id":43470938800188,"sku":"d1fbe9f5-fea9-4593-bdf0-d8b5c254aede","price":67.48,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0291\/4536\/6588\/files\/edc612e6df734a119b21d3e0d6c0b854.jpg?v=1756997586","url":"https:\/\/shop.simon.com\/products\/level-3-model-kit-m36b1-motor-carriage-gmc-tank-destroyer-with-2-scheme-options-1-35-plastic-model-kit-by-airfix","provider":"ShopSimon","version":"1.0","type":"link"}