Warlord Games 402013004 M18 Hellcat Tank Destroyer 1:56 Model Kit

Model Overview

Warlord Games 402013004 is a 1:56 plastic model kit of the M18 Hellcat Tank Destroyer. It is supplied as a project to assemble and display. Model Steam rates the construction Intermediate, based on the techniques and handling needed to complete the supplied model.

Design & Detail

This Bolt Action kit depicts the open-topped M18 Hellcat tank destroyer. Warlord Games identifies the scale as 28mm / 1:56 and supplies one plastic vehicle, waterslide transfers and a colour construction and painting guide. It is a tank-destroyer subject for a US WW2 collection rather than an M4 Sherman or a ready-made gaming miniature.

Specifications & Features

• Brand and reference: Warlord Games 402013004
• Subject: M18 Hellcat Tank Destroyer
• Scale: 1:56
• Main material: Plastic
• Supplied format: Unassembled plastic kit
• Model Steam difficulty: Intermediate

Build Experience

The unassembled vehicle requires parts preparation, gluing and alignment of its hull, running gear and open turret. Those dependent stages and smaller fittings support an Intermediate rating. Playing Bolt Action is separate from the skills needed to construct the model.

Read the instructions before removing parts from their frames. Test the fit of the major assemblies before applying adhesive, and plan any interior painting before those areas become enclosed. Leave smaller exterior fittings until the sequence calls for them, and give glued joints time to set before handling the model.

Plastic modelling cement and paints are separate supplies for this kit. Painting is optional for assembly, but the illustrated finished appearance requires an appropriate paint and decal finish. Plan those supplies before starting, especially where an interior needs painting before the main body is closed.

Display & Collection

Use the Hellcat in a 1:56 vehicle collection or a suitably matched 28mm tabletop force. Check the intended historical setting and markings before arranging a scene. It is supplied unpainted, so the green finish in product photographs must be created by the builder.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this supplied assembled?

No. This is Warlord Games 402013004, a 1:56 plastic model kit of the M18 Hellcat Tank Destroyer. The supplied components need to be assembled before the model can be displayed.

How demanding is the construction?

Model Steam rates it Intermediate. The rating concerns building the supplied model, including parts handling and alignment; it does not measure historical knowledge, playing skill or optional advanced finishing.

Are paint and glue needed?

Glue is needed for the conventional plastic assembly. Paint is a separate supply for the illustrated finish; this release is not supplied as a painted and assembled display model.

What scale is this release?

This release is 1:56. Match that scale with other models, figures or scenery before planning a shared display, and check the subject’s overall footprint as well as the scale ratio.

Does this model operate under power?

This release is intended for a static display. Any movable or poseable details are hand-positioned features and do not provide powered operation, flight, sailing or radio control.

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