M7 Priest SPG (US)

Description

The M7 Priest, officially known as the 105 mm Howitzer Motor Carriage M7, was an American self-propelled artillery vehicle used during World War II. Developed to provide mobile artillery support for armoured operations, it was based on the chassis of the M3 Lee tank.

The M7 Priest was equipped with a 105 mm M2A1 howitzer, which offered significant firepower and a practical range of over 12,000 yards. Its design included an open-topped superstructure, which allowed for a wide field of fire but left the crew exposed to enemy fire from above12. The vehicle also featured a distinctive machine gun mount that resembled a pulpit, earning it the nickname “Priest” from British forces.

First seeing action with the British Eighth Army during the Second Battle of El Alamein, the M7 Priest proved to be a reliable and effective weapon. It was used extensively by Allied forces in various theatres, including North Africa, Europe, and the Pacific12. Over 4,000 units were produced, with several variants developed to improve performance and adapt to different combat needs.

The M7 Priest continued to serve in various armies well after World War II, demonstrating its enduring utility and effectiveness as a self-propelled artillery platform

• Model: M7 Priest SPG 
• Country/Army: US
• Dimension (mm) (WxLxH):
• Material: UV Cured resin
• Original Designer: Avernes Miniatures
• Painted by: FroggyPaints
• These models are designed for modellers and collectors. They are not toys and are not suitable for children.
• Model supplied unassembled and unpainted. Additional finishing may be required during assembly.
• Finished colour of the product may vary from images shown.
• Photos and dimensions are at 28mm unless noted otherwise.
• All dimensions are complete with weapons unless otherwise stated.
• Other scales and dimensions may be available upon request.
• Models supplied at scales smaller than 20mm may be an alternative design more suitable for small scale prints. These are designed by Bergman or TigerAce1945