{"product_id":"academy-m36b1-gmc-us-army-1-35-13279","title":"Academy M36B1 GMC US Army 1\/35 – 13279","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e WWII U.S. armor builders who want a 90mm tank destroyer on the familiar Sherman hull.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAcademy U.S. Army M36B1 GMC (13279)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003e1\/35 scale\u003c\/strong\u003e plastic model kit of the M36B1 Gun Motor Carriage, a WWII U.S. Army tank destroyer. It reproduces the vehicle that combined the \u003cstrong\u003e90mm gun turret\u003c\/strong\u003e with the hull and chassis of the \u003cstrong\u003eM4A3 medium tank\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe M36 series mounted a powerful 90mm gun in an open-topped turret, and the M36B1 placed that turret on a Sherman hull, giving it a familiar look with a much harder-hitting gun. Academy includes \u003cstrong\u003enewly molded parts\u003c\/strong\u003e for the engine deck, VVSS suspension and other accessories, plus \u003cstrong\u003ephoto-etched parts\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eT48 tracks\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e2 marking options\u003c\/strong\u003e. It makes a great companion to Sherman and late-war U.S. armor builds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeginner-Friendly Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plan your painting before you start. Many sub-assemblies are easier to paint before final assembly. Add the small photo-etched parts last, using a drop of super glue rather than plastic cement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKit Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcademy \u003cstrong\u003e13279\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1\/35 scale\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eM36B1 GMC: 90mm gun turret on an M4A3 medium tank hull and chassis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNewly molded engine deck, VVSS suspension and other accessories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto-etched parts included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eT48 tracks included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 optional markings included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlastic model kit, assembly and painting required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 × Academy 13279 M36B1 GMC US Army plastic model kit, 1\/35 scale\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto-etched parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eT48 tracks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecals for 2 markings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e________________________________________________________________________________________________\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eRecommended Supplies\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eComplete your build with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/battlebornhobby.com\/collections\/tamiya-paint\" title=\"Shop Tamiya Acrylic Paints\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTamiya Acrylic Paints\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/battlebornhobby.com\/collections\/vallejo\" title=\"Shop Vallejo Model Air Paints\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVallejo Model Paints\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/battlebornhobby.com\/collections\/squadron-colors\" title=\"Shop Squadron Colors Acrylic Paints\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSquadron Colors Acrylic Paints\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e to achieve an authentic finish. 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