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

The Hobby Boss 82408 model faithfully depicts the M4 High Speed Tractor in 1/35 scale. This high-quality plastic model kit allows you to build one of the most important American artillery support vehicles of the Second World War.

• Scale: 1/35 – for modelers who appreciate detailed accuracy and historical fidelity.
• Operating country: United States (USA); the vehicle was also used by several Allied nations.
• Period of use: World War II (years 1943–1945) and the post-war era (Cold War) – used until the late 1950s.
• Material: Precisely crafted sprues from high-quality plastic, featuring crisp details and thin elements accurately representing the vehicle's equipment and structure.
• Product type: Plastic model kit, “1/35 military vehicles” category.

The M4 High Speed Tractor was a primary artillery tractor for the US Army, designed for rapid towing of heavy field guns such as 155 mm and 203 mm howitzers or 240 mm mortars. It was notable for its robust design, tracked drive, excellent off-road performance, as well as its spacious crew cabin and equipment area. It played a vital historical role in Allied campaigns in Europe and the Pacific, proving itself in tough terrain and during loading operations.

The Hobby Boss model is characterized by an excellent fit of parts, highly realistic details such as the track texture, cabin interior, and tool brackets. The kit does not include extras such as a metal barrel or resin accessories – it serves as a base for expansion and customization by modelers.

We recommend this model to both advanced and intermediate modelers. It is an excellent base for historical dioramas from the Second World War period. Due to the number of parts and details, the difficulty level is rated at 3/5. It is an ideal choice for military enthusiasts, historical reenactors, and artillery vehicle collectors.

By building the Hobby Boss 82408 M4 High Speed Tractor in 1/35 scale, you will get a model faithful to the historical original, perfect for display on a collector’s shelf or in a military diorama.