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Plastic kit for a U.S. American M31 tank recovery vehicle (TRV)
To fulfill its role, it was equipped with appropriate tools. Most notable are the large crane boom on the turret and the oversized stowage bins at the rear. A large winch was installed inside the hull. While the M3 Lee featured large side doors, these were omitted or welded shut on the M31. Instead, the vehicle was fitted with an emergency escape hatch in the floor plate. The Lee's commander's cupola was replaced by a two-piece hatch, similar to that of the M3 Grant. The crane was capable of lifting loads ranging from 4.5 to 14 tons. The winch offered a pulling capacity of up to 27 tons. Although the turret housing the crane could rotate 360 degrees, it was operated only in the 12 o'clock or 6 o'clock positions. During transit, the crane was usually secured in the 6 o'clock position. Both the 7.5 cm and 3.7 cm guns were merely dummy weapons.
Between November 1942 and December 1943, approximately 800 vehicles were built and deployed to theaters of war such as North Africa, Italy, and Northern Europe.
The M31, M31B1, and M31B2 variants - based on various M3 chassis - were produced between November 1942 and December 1943. A total of 805 vehicles belonging to the M31 family were built or converted. The M31 saw service during World War II, particularly in North Africa, Italy, and Europe. It evidently remained in use after the war, continuing into the 1950s. Its successor, based on the Sherman tank, was the M32 Tank Recovery Vehicle.
- Scale 1:35
- Clear view, photo-etched parts and copper rope included
- different crane positions possible
- Hatches can be shown open or closed
- 5 marking options:
- 1st Tank Regiment, Supply Company, El Guettar, Tunisia, April 1943
- 2nd Panzer Division, 3rd/66th Panzer Regiment, “Georgia on my mind”, SV 38, Operation Husky, July 1943
- 2nd Panzer Division, 3rd/66th Panzer Regiment, “Invader”, SV 38, France, July 1944
- 5th Army, 756th Tank Battalion, SV 39, Monte Lungo, Italy, January 1944
- Unknown unit, Troop Equipment Depot, Oran, Algeria, May 1943
- without figures
- unbuilt, unpainted
- Paint and glue not included
To fulfill its role, it was equipped with appropriate tools. Most notable are the large crane boom on the turret and the oversized stowage bins at the rear. A large winch was installed inside the hull. While the M3 Lee featured large side doors, these were omitted or welded shut on the M31. Instead, the vehicle was fitted with an emergency escape hatch in the floor plate. The Lee's commander's cupola was replaced by a two-piece hatch, similar to that of the M3 Grant. The crane was capable of lifting loads ranging from 4.5 to 14 tons. The winch offered a pulling capacity of up to 27 tons. Although the turret housing the crane could rotate 360 degrees, it was operated only in the 12 o'clock or 6 o'clock positions. During transit, the crane was usually secured in the 6 o'clock position. Both the 7.5 cm and 3.7 cm guns were merely dummy weapons.
Between November 1942 and December 1943, approximately 800 vehicles were built and deployed to theaters of war such as North Africa, Italy, and Northern Europe.
The M31, M31B1, and M31B2 variants - based on various M3 chassis - were produced between November 1942 and December 1943. A total of 805 vehicles belonging to the M31 family were built or converted. The M31 saw service during World War II, particularly in North Africa, Italy, and Europe. It evidently remained in use after the war, continuing into the 1950s. Its successor, based on the Sherman tank, was the M32 Tank Recovery Vehicle.
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