1:72 Scale Diecast Metal - M8 HMC - Length: 2.75." Width: 1.75" This model is made of a combination of diecast metal and plastic parts. The turret can rotate all 360 degrees, the gun has some elevation movement. The tracks are made of plastic and are fitted, however they do not move. The coloring and markings are accurate and realistic. The maker of the model really did a good job with the model, the panel lines and details are very clear and crisp. The model comes attached to a removable black plastic base which measures 6 inches long by 3 inches wide. An acrylic top cover the base. This is not a toy, this is a display model recommended for 14 and older. The 75 mm Howitzer Motor Carriage M8 was a self-propelled howitzer vehicle of the United States in use during World War II.[2] It was developed on the chassis of the M5 Stuart tank and was equipped with a M116 howitzer in an M7 mount.