The Modelling News: Preview: Two hammers of the gods in 35th scale on the way from I Love Kit

Two American mobile hammers of the gods in 1/35th scale are on the way from I love Kit - We have box art, plastic, etch, decals & marking choices for you in our preview...

Preview: Two hammers of the gods in 35th scale on the way from I Love Kit

M53 155mm Self-Propelled Howitzer

by I Love Kit

1/35th scale

Model no #63547

Price: $65 USD from Hobbylink Japan

The M53 155mm self-propelled artillery was developed in the United States, and was first produced in 1952. In order to reduce the development period and cost, this vehicle diverted the components of the Patton tank series, and was designed to share the M55 8-inch self-propelled howitzer with the body and gun carriage in order to reduce procurement and operation costs.

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In 1956, the U.S. Army decided to convert all of its M53s into M55s, but the U.S. Marine Corps continued to operate the M53. This vehicle was retired from the U.S. Army and Marine Corps in the early 1960s, but was granted to NATO member countries such as West Germany, Belgium and Italy.

Total of 9 sprues , lower hull & turret

Model Length: 266.2mm/Width: 105.5mm

The kit consists of over 850 parts

Multi-directional slide moulded lower hull and turret

Photo-etched parts are included.

M1013 w/M2042A1 GLCM TEL

by I Love Kit

1/35th scale

Model no #63528

Price: $129 USD from Hobbylink Japan

The GLCM (Ground Launched Cruising Missile) was a ground-attack missile deployed by the U.S. military in Europe during the latter half of the Cold War. All were abolished with the conclusion of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Abolition Treaty concluded between the United States and the Soviet Union in 1987. TEL (Transporter Erector Launcher) is a vehicle that can transport a ground-launches missile while it is loaded, and can launch the mounted missile as it is when launched.

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This model kit from I Love Kit features photo-etched parts and tires made of soft resin; the cab is integrally moulded with a slide mould, and the details of the drivetrain, engine, transmission and suspension are all carefully reproduced.

Total of 30 sprues and tires