Rubicon Models M10 / M36 Tank Destroyer
Includes contents for one choice of kit. The M36 Jackson B1 shown in the image examples is not included and is shown to represent using the M36 Jackson turret provided in this kit with the chassis from 280042 M4A3/M4A3E8
The M10 Tank Destroyer (christened the “Wolverine” by the British) was a WW2 US tank destroyer based on the chassis of the M4 Sherman tank fitted with the 3-inch (76.2 mm) M7 Gun. It was numerically the most important US tank destroyer of WW2 and combined a reasonably potent anti-tank weapon with a turreted platform. Despite the introduction of more-powerful types as replacements, it remained in service until the end of the war. A total of 6,706 were built between 1942 & 1943.
The British converted some M10s to use their successful 17-pounder (76 mm) anti-tank gun, which they designated as “17pdr SP Achilles”. The turret needed modification to take the longer gun. The 17-pounder was of a similar bore, but longer and using a larger propellant charge had far superior armour penetration capability. It was used by the British, Canadian, and Polish armies in Italy and northwest Europe. About 1,110 were built.
The M36 Tank Destroyer (nickname “Jackson”) was essentially an up-gunned M10 tank destroyer, replacing the former’s 3 inch (76.2mm) M7 Gun with a powerful 90mm gun.
The M36 first served in combat in Europe in September 1944, where it proved to be a match for any of the tanks being fielded by the Germans. About 1,400 M36s were produced during the war. The need for 90 mm gunned tank destroyers was so urgent that, during October to December 1944, 187 conversions of standard M4A3 hulls were produced; these vehicles, designated M36B1, were rushed to the European Theatre of Operations and used in combat alongside standard M36s.
The M36 also saw use in the Korean War, able to defeat any of the Soviet tanks used in that conflict. Some were supplied to the Koreans as part of the Military Assistance Program and served for years, as did retrofit examples found in Yugoslavia, which operated into the 1990s. Two remained in service with the Republic of China Army at least to 2001.
Product Highlight:
- 1/56 (28mm) scale 3 sprue plastic kit
- Option to build either a M10 or M36 Tank Destroyer
- A total of 7 different variants to choose from, including M10, M10A1, Achilles Ic & IIc, M36, M36B2, and M36B1 (required our M4A3 kit (280012))
- Three interchangeable turrets – M10 / 17pdr SP / M36
- Simplified yet detailed turret interior
Product Code: 280029
Number of Parts: 66 pieces / 3 sprues
