{"product_id":"italeri-m8-greyhound-m20-armoured-car-1-72-scale-model-kit","title":"Italeri M8 Greyhound M20 Armoured Car - 1:72 Scale Model Kit","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuild a detailed 1:72 scale model of the M8 Greyhound, with decal options allowing you to represent either the M8 Greyhound armoured car or M20 utility vehicle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeveloped during the Second World War as a more heavily protected and armed successor to the lightweight American scout cars, the M8 Greyhound provided the U.S. Army with a fast and versatile reconnaissance vehicle. Its turret-mounted 37mm cannon gave it greater firepower and allowed it to support ground troops more effectively.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe M8 Greyhound first saw combat on the Italian Front, including operations around Monte Cassino and Anzio, before taking part in the D-Day operations in June 1944. Despite the difficult terrain encountered in Normandy, its speed and versatility made it a valued vehicle. The M8 was also supplied to numerous Allied countries during the war.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Italeri model kit includes decal options for both the M8 Greyhound and M20, allowing you to choose which version to represent. The finished model measures approximately 6.5cm in length.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupplied unpainted and requiring assembly, this kit is designed for scale model enthusiasts aged 14 and over.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand: Italeri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScale: 1:72\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel Type: Military Vehicle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel: M8 Greyhound \/ M20\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinished Model Size: Approximately 6.5cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge: 14+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupplied Unpainted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssembly Required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecal options for M8 Greyhound and M20\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 model included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed 1:72 scale Second World War military vehicle model\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuild as an M8 Greyhound or M20 using the included decal options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBased on the fast and versatile American reconnaissance vehicle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures the distinctive turret and 37mm cannon of the M8 configuration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompact finished model measuring approximately 6.5cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes decals for different vehicle configurations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for WWII modelling projects and military vehicle collections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for painting, modelling and display\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Italeri M8 Greyhound M20 model kit is ideal for anyone searching for 1:72 military model kits, M8 Greyhound miniatures, M20 armoured car models, WWII American vehicle kits, Second World War scale models, Italeri military vehicles and 1:72 armoured car kits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe M8 Greyhound was an important American reconnaissance vehicle of the Second World War, combining speed, mobility and greater firepower than earlier scout cars. Its service across the Italian Front and during the D-Day campaign makes it a popular subject for WWII military scale modelling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFind more Italeri kits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mightylancergames.co.uk\/collections\/italeri-kits\" title=\"Italeri scale model kits\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e HERE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind more scale model brands \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mightylancergames.co.uk\/pages\/scale-models\" title=\"Scale model kits\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Italeri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58572711919997,"sku":"ITA7087","price":13.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1138\/0520\/files\/Italeri_M8_Greyhound_M20_1_72_scale_military_vehicle_model_ki.png?v=1787336370","url":"https:\/\/www.mightylancergames.co.uk\/products\/italeri-m8-greyhound-m20-armoured-car-1-72-scale-model-kit","provider":"Mighty Lancer Games","version":"1.0","type":"link"}