M4 High Speed Tractor(155mm/8-in./240mm), 1/35 - Hobby Boss 82408

The M4 High Speed Tractor (155 mm/8 in./240 mm) scale model from Hobby Boss, reference 82408, recreates at 1/35 an American artillery tractor, the M4 High Speed Tractor, designed to tow heavy 155 mm, 8-inch and 240 mm artillery pieces.

The real vehicle

The M4 High Speed Tractor was a tracked vehicle built as a heavy artillery tractor. Produced in the United States during World War II by Allis-Chalmers, it transported the artillery pieces and could carry their crew as well as a basic ammunition supply. Its massive silhouette and tracked running gear make it a particularly well-suited subject for artillery scenes, military convoys, and dioramas from the 1939–1945 period.

The Hobby Boss 82408 model kit

This injection-molded plastic kit to assemble includes 286 parts. It features gray plastic parts, clear elements for glazing, TPR tracks, and a photo-etched detail sheet. When assembled, the model measures 176.71 mm long, 86.68 mm wide, and 97.71 mm high.

The 1/35 scale reduces each dimension of the real vehicle by a factor of 35. It allows you to incorporate this artillery tractor into a collection of military vehicles or a display featuring heavy artillery pieces, crews, and terrain elements.

Assembly and finishing

As with any plastic model, preparing the parts before gluing helps ensure a high-quality result: carefully remove the parts from the sprues, eliminate any mold lines, and do a dry fit of the sub-assemblies. Handle the clear parts with care to preserve their sharpness.

Painting over a suitable primer makes it easier to achieve a uniform finish. The vehicle’s details can then be enhanced using weathering techniques such as washes, dry brushing, or dust effects, depending on the look you want for your project.

Technical specifications

• Brand : Hobby Boss
• Reference : 82408
• Type : assembly plastic model kit
• Subject : M4 High Speed Tractor for 155 mm, 8-inch and 240 mm artillery
• Scale : 1/35
• Number of parts : 286
• Length when assembled : 176.71 mm
• Width when assembled : 86.68 mm
• Height when assembled : 97.71 mm
• Included elements : clear parts, TPR tracks and photo-etching

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Assembly requires plastic model glue, cutting and sanding tools, as well as suitable paints. Primer, finishing putty, and weathering products can be added depending on the level of detail you want.