I can't comment on the Howitzer beyond, yes it is old and yes I have one in my stash, but have not built it yet. I am sure that the Redlegs in here can give you more useful information on that particular piece and that kit.

Regarding the M35, IIRC it was used to tow the heaviest field guns, 240mm or so. Not for the 155mm Long Toms, or 8" guns that used the same carriage. Those were towed by the HSTs. I doubt it would see the two together "in a pinch" as you put it as US artillery forces were very well organized and equipped with specific equipment and organizations. And the war situation never forced ad hoc groups like those that the Germans had to throw together in the dying days of the Reich.

SP: Thanks! I sorta figured putting them together was like hitching a little red toy wagon to a 12 ton bulldozer but still I've seen stranger things

I can always use the M35 by itself and either do the same for the howitzer or root up a truck for a tow. 

The M35 was used to tow the M1 240mm howitzer and the M1 8 inch gun. In some rare cases it may have been used for the 8 inch howitzer.

As for the M1A2 howitzer, it was typically towed by the M5 High Speed Tractor or by a 5 ton truck

Hope that helps

Rounds Complete!!

Thanks!

Guys you've both helped a lot.

Redleg: Just wondering but have you build the M1A2 kit? According to the sites I've found it leaves a great deal of room for improvement.

I built one long ago. The Italeri kit is a hand down of the Perless, UPC kit and is late 60s or early 70s vintage molding. The tires inhale. It lacks a bunch of details. The Bronco kit is much better if you are looking for accuracy.

Like any old kit with time and patience it will build into a nice looking model but needs a bunch of TLC

Rounds Complete!!

Thanks! I'll give it a try, doesn't have to totally accurate for me.