US M19 Tank Transporter with Hard Top
Item Number:
ILK63501
ILK63501
Manufacturer
I LOVE KIT (Merit)
I LOVE KIT (Merit)
Scale:
1:35
1:35
Plastic injection molded kit for a U.S. American M19 tank transporter
The Diamond T980/981 Tank Transporter was a heavy tank transporter, used in World War II and the following years.
Designed as a heavy prime mover for tank transporting, the Diamond T 980 was the product of the Diamond T Company in Chicago. In 1940 the British Purchasing Commission, looking to equip the British Army with a vehicle capable of transporting larger and heavier tanks, approached a number of American truck manufacturers to assess their models. The Diamond T Company had a long history of building rugged, military vehicles for the U.S. Army Quartermaster Corps and had recently produced a prototype heavy vehicle for the US Army which, with a few slight modifications met British requirements and an initial order for 200 was very quickly filled.
The result was the Diamond T 980 (later 981), a vehicle which proved to be one of the most successful and memorable in its class. Powered by a 14.5 litre Hercules diesel engine, developing 201 bhp, it proved capable of the task of moving the heaviest tanks then in service.
- 1:35 scale
- consists of M20 Diamond T 980 tractor and M9 trailer
- Dimensions LxW (built): 464 x 82.5 mm
- 750+ parts
- Clear, photo-etched parts and string included
- Driver's cab manufactured using the Slide Mold process
- Complete powertrain assembly with engine, transmission, differential case and suspension units
- rubber tires
- not built, not painted
- Paint and glue not included
I love kit (Merit) also has the M19 tank transporter with T980 tractor in its range. You can find it here (if available):
|
The Diamond T980/981 Tank Transporter was a heavy tank transporter, used in World War II and the following years.
Designed as a heavy prime mover for tank transporting, the Diamond T 980 was the product of the Diamond T Company in Chicago. In 1940 the British Purchasing Commission, looking to equip the British Army with a vehicle capable of transporting larger and heavier tanks, approached a number of American truck manufacturers to assess their models. The Diamond T Company had a long history of building rugged, military vehicles for the U.S. Army Quartermaster Corps and had recently produced a prototype heavy vehicle for the US Army which, with a few slight modifications met British requirements and an initial order for 200 was very quickly filled.
The result was the Diamond T 980 (later 981), a vehicle which proved to be one of the most successful and memorable in its class. Powered by a 14.5 litre Hercules diesel engine, developing 201 bhp, it proved capable of the task of moving the heaviest tanks then in service.
Customer Reviews 13
Write now your personal experience with this article and help others with their purchase decision.
