America's battle experience in North Africa and Italy with the M3 and M5 Stuart demonstrated the need for greater firepower against the Germans. From its inception, the Chaffee broke new ground in the use of leading edge technologies such as vertical stabilisers, ba ancing speed, profile, armour protection and armament. The 75mm M6 main gun in the M24 was a tank-mounted version of the 75mm M5 gun that was fitted in the nose of the B-25H Mitchell bomber. Capable of great range, the M24 featured decent optics and a maximum rate of fire of around 20 rounds per minute, but at that rate the light gun tube would not last very long. The Bronco kit is a fine example of what can be achieved with plastic, with fine cast numbers standing out amongst the crisp raised detail. As always though, there is plenty for the mode er to improve upon even further, in this instance with the Lion Roar upgrade set, which compliments the Bronco kit perfectly.
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