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Description
This model kit recreates the Chaffee as it appeared in the European Theater of operations during World War II.
About the Chaffee
Developed as the successor to the M3/M5 Stuart light tanks, the M24 Chaffee was formally adopted in 1944. The Chaffee employed sloped armor on both the turret and hull and availed itself of considerable firepower in the shape of the 75mm main gun, which was originally developed for the B-25 bomber. Somewhat unusual for a U.S. tank, its designers adopted a torsion bar suspension setup. It was in time to see action before the end of WWII, deployed as Allied forces swept through France and Western Europe, and battled in Italy. Post-war, it experienced fighting in major 20th century conflicts such as the Korean War and the Indochina War.
• 1/35 scale plastic model assembly kit. Length: 159mm, width: 87mm.
• Intricate details include gun shield, cast surface patterns on the front turret and weld lines are faithfully depicted.
• Slide molded fenders feature realistic depictions of bolts and ease of assembly.
• Fender sand shield parts are also included as possibility.
• Assembly type tracks have one-piece straight sections.
• Photo-etched part depicts mesh rack for stowing tarp at rear panel.
• Molded tow cable parts.
• Includes parts to make turret interior features such as main gun breech and transceiver.
• Two torso figures recreating commander and loader are included.
• Comes with three marking options to recreate a 1st Armored Division in Italy and two vehicles in Germany in 1945.
Plastic kit for an 8.8cm Flak with crew
100% new kit molds
- Buildable on or off limber
- with PE parts
- with vinyl tires for the limber
- Ammo and boxes included
ONLY the first edition (LIMITED EDITION) also offers the following:
- Packaging in a high-quality, printed metal box!
- Turned metal barrel with internal details
- large decal sheet with markings
1:35 scale
unbuilt/unpainted
The Boeing B-17 ‘Flying Fortress’ boasts a remarkable legacy, as both a strategic weapon and an enduring symbol of American air power during the Second World War. Designed as a large, multi-engine bomber with substantial defensive armament, the B-17 was introduced in 1938. First used in combat with the RAF in 1941, carrying out bombing raids in France, its poor performance suggested that improved defences and greater bombing accuracy were needed. Later variants like the B-17G were more effective and gradually became potent strategic weapons, capable of carrying out high-altitude, long-range attacks. Despite heavy defensive armament B-17s still suffered at the hands of enemy fighters.
Plastic kit, instruction sheet, paint guide and decal sheet.
Our Story
I built my first model when I was six years old — a Monogram Snap‑Tite F‑14 Tomcat. That simple little kit sparked a lifelong passion for scale modeling. Over the years, the hobby grew with me: from aircraft and armor to Gundam and anime kits, from solo builds at the workbench to sharing the craft with my kids.
Modeling has always been more than glue and plastic. It’s patience, creativity, history, imagination — and a community of builders who love bringing tiny details to life. As my family traveled to IPMS shows across the Southeast, the hobby became something we experienced together.
Rising Sun Hobby was born from that passion. We’re an Atlanta‑based webstore, family‑owned and run by real modelers who care about quality, accuracy, and the joy of building. Every kit we carry is hand‑selected, packed with care, and shipped from Georgia by people who genuinely love the craft.
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