Tamiya 1/35 M10 11C Achilles

Adapt to Survive
With foes such as the Panther and Tiger lurking, the British Army faced a constant threat in WWII; one of their methods of countering German armor was the 17pdr gun-toting M10 IIC Achilles, a tank destroyer adapted from M10 IIs (a British denotation for late-production vehicles) provided by the U.S. under the "lend-lease" program. The upgunning of the vehicle required a new cradle and gun shield, shell racks, and more. Around a thousand total were produced of the M10 IIC and its IC cousin, and Achilles were a common sight on the fronts in North-Western Europe and Italy as the Allies rolled back German gains.

About the Model

- This is a 1/35 scale plastic model assembly kit. Length: 212mm, width: 88mm.
- Accurate rendering based on extensive research of the actual vehicle.
- Late production turret and 17 pounder gun are captured authentically.
- A plethora of accessories includes turret-side canvas sheet and bags, plus helmets.
- Features belt-type depictions of the T51 tracks.
- Comes with four figures, plus two marking options recreating Western and Italian Front vehicles.

Packaging

- Features such as the duckbill late production M10 turret counterweight and long 17 pounder are captured with aplomb.


- Four brand new figures are in action pose, and seen with a variety of equipment and uniform for a truly varied scene.


- The three full body figures are for use in the open-top turret. This image also shows the various turret-side accessories.


- Left: The turret has plenty to get your teeth into, including individual parts for shells, fire extinguisher, gun breech and M2 machine gun.

- Right: T51 tracks with blocky pads are depicted accurately and hassle-free by belt-type components. The suspension features crisp molding.



- Left: Hull-side sponson has an assembly-type rack for 17 pounder shells. The floor features a depiction of the non-slip surface.

- Right: There are plenty of accessories in the kit, including fire extinguishers and tools. Engine grille and fuel cap showcase great detail.




Tamiya Color paints for painting the 1/35 British Tank Destroyer M10 IIC Achilles


Tamiya Color Spray Paint Tamiya Color Spray Paint
TS-2 Dark green ---

Tamiya Color Lacquer Paint Tamiya Color Lacquer Paint
LP-1 Black LP-3 Flat black LP-4 Flat white LP-11 Silver LP-28 Olive drab LP-54 Dark iron LP-65 Rubber black LP-66 Flat flesh

Tamiya Color Tamiya Color Tamiya Color X-1 Black X-7 Red X-10 Gun metal X-11 Chrome silver X-12 Gold leaf XF-1 Flat black XF-2 Flat white XF-6 Copper XF-15 Flat flesh XF-49 Khaki XF-56 Metallic grey XF-60 Dark yellow XF-61 Dark green XF-62 Olive drab XF-64 Red brown XF-84 Dark iron XF-85 Rubber black ---


- Make the details stand out!
Item 87131 Panel Line Accent Color (Black)
Item 87132 Panel Line Accent Color (Brown)
Item 87140 Panel Line Accent Color (Dark Brown)
Item 87201 Figure Accent Color (Pink-Brown)



- Adding realistic weathering effects to your model
Tamiya Weathering Master & Stick



- Present your model as it deserves to be displayed
Item 73004 Display Case C