Star Decals 48-B1022 US M8 HMC - 75mm Howitzer. D-Day and France in 1944. 1/48

The Star Decals 48-B1022 water-slide decal is a high-quality set dedicated to models of the American M8 HMC 75mm self-propelled howitzer in 1/48 scale. This product is designed for modelers seeking realistic and authentic markings for vehicles used during key World War II operations, such as the Allied landing in Normandy and the battles in France in 1944.

Historical Information

The M8 HMC "Scott" was a light American self-propelled gun equipped with a 75 mm howitzer, used mainly by U.S. forces during World War II. Its primary role was to provide fire support to infantry and armored units. It participated in Operation Overlord—the famous D-Day on June 6, 1944—and in the liberation battles in France later that same year. The units whose markings are included in the Star Decals set are the tankers of the 66th Armored Regiment, 2nd Armored Division, and 5th Armored Division—units with a documented, heroic record of service on the Western Front.

Product Details

• Scale: 1/48 – dedicated for M8 HMC plastic models
• Country of use: United States of America
• Historical period: World War II, 1944 (Normandy, France)
• Material: high-quality water-slide decal on thin, flexible film
• Contents: a set of tactical markings, vehicle numbers, stencils, invasion stars, as well as painting schemes for selected vehicles
• Category: Decals for plastic models
• Manufacturer: Star Decals – a specialist in authentic markings

Advantages and Recommendations

The Star Decals 48-B1022 set is recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers who care about historical accuracy and realism in their miniatures. The product stands out for its precise print, durability, and faithful reproduction of even the smallest symbols, consistent with original wartime archives. Ideal for dioramas and models depicting the battles in Western Europe in 1944.

Decal application difficulty level (on a scale of 1-5): 2 – basic experience with water-slide decals is recommended.

If you want to give your M8 HMC model an authentic historical touch, choose Star Decals 48-B1022 – a guarantee of quality and exceptional precision!