Tamiya 1/35 US M8 Light Armored Car "Greyhound" Combat Patrol 25196 period_WWII With a top speed of

With a top speed of 318 mph (F4F-4 variant)

Accurate workboat and captain's boat included

The airframe and internal structure of the 1/32 Shinden have now been scaled down to 1/48

and commissioned 12 November 1937

RAYS forged aluminum wheels

Tamiya 1/35 US M8 Light Armored Car "Greyhound" Combat Patrol 25196 period_WWII With a top speed ofThe M8 Greyhound was used during World War II primarily as an escort and reconnaissance vehicle. The 6 wheeled vehicle"s light weight made it a maneuverable vehicle. Development of the M8 began in 1941, and it was originally planned for armor support, but was later shifted to reconnaissance. The Ford company developed a prototype in June, 1942. The Greyhound had a Hercules JXD rear mounted, water cooled engine, capable of generating 110 HP at 3000 r.