Tamiya 37020 U.S. Light Tank M24 Chaffee (2015)
Tamiya 37020 U.S. Light Tank M24 Chaffee (2015)
Product Comparison
Attribute | Tamiya 37020 M24 Chaffee $72.20•akibashipping + others | AFV Club M24 Chaffee $47.99•Scale Hobbyist + others | Bronco M24 Chaffee $35.13•eBay - xfree-hobby + others |
Build Difficulty | Easy–Intermediate | Intermediate | Advanced |
Detail Level | Good | Excellent | Excellent |
Accuracy | Good | Very Good | Excellent |
Metal Barrel Included | Yes | Varies | Varies |
Parts Count | Moderate | High | Very High |
Fit | Very Good | Good | Fair–Good |
Best For | Enjoyable build | Detail enthusiasts | Super-detailers |
Typical Price | $70–110 | $48–55 | $35–55 |
For most builders, the Tamiya 37020 hits a sweet spot. It is not the most accurate Chaffee on the market, but it is considerably easier to build than the AFV Club or Bronco kits while still producing a convincing WWII M24. That's why many modelers still seek it out despite the newer competition.
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