1/35 Tamiya - U.S. Light Tank M24 Chaffee European Theatre 35391 (PRE-ORDER)

Expected June/July 2026

The M24 Chaffee represented a significant advancement in American light tank design, introducing sloped armour and a powerful 75mm gun derived from the B-25 bomber. Adopted in 1944, this torsion bar-suspended vehicle saw combat in Europe and Italy before becoming a mainstay in post-war conflicts including Korea and Indochina. 

This 1/35 scale Tamiya kit captures the tank's distinctive low-profile silhouette with meticulous accuracy, featuring finely rendered gun shields, turret casting patterns, and weld details. Slide-moulded fenders include bolt depictions, while photo-etched mesh racks and moulded tow cables enhance authenticity. 

The assembly includes turret interior components, two figure crew members, and three historically accurate markings representing 1st Armoured Division operations in Italy and German theatre vehicles from 1945.