- Create a Sherman of the Italian Front to commemorate the 80th anniversary
[About the actual vehicle]
- During World War II, the United States passed the Lend-Lease Act and provided various weapons to various countries including the United Kingdom, an ally.
- The American M4 Sherman, which served as the main battle tank for the Allied forces, is one of them, and the British army has its own model designation and deploys it to each unit.
- In America, the M4 Sherman was called Sherman Mk.I, and the M4A1 was called Sherman Mk.II.
- And the M4A2, which used General Motors' 12-cylinder diesel engine, was called the Sherman Mk.III.
- From 1942 to April 1944, more than 8,000 cars were made at each factory, and it is said that nearly half of them were given to Britain.
- The main gun was equipped with a 75mm gun, but production vehicles from May 1944 were equipped with a long-barreled 76.2mm gun.
- In the UK, the type with a 76.2mm gun was called Sherman Mk.IIIA, and the type with a 75mm gun was simply called Sherman Mk.III.
[About the model]
- The model is a 1/35 scale reproduction of the Sherman Mk.III operated by the British army after receiving it from the United States.
- This is a mid-term production model of the Sherman that fought on the Italian front starting with the landing on Sicily in 1943.
- The cast transmission cover on the front of the vehicle not only reproduces the shape, but also the casting marks and details of the casting skin.
- The upper part of the car body, with realistic welding marks on each part, is molded in one piece to accurately model the shape.
- The rear engine deck is reproduced as separate parts and can be assembled by selecting open or closed.
- In addition, the parts from the front fender to the sand shield on both sides of the vehicle, and the miscellaneous equipment storage rack installed in the front of the right fender are also reproduced with photo-etched parts.
-The turret is realistically modeled not only in shape but also in the texture of the casting.
- 75mm gun is set with machined aluminum parts.
- The rifling is also engraved to enhance the feel of the finish.
- The track uses a slide mold to reproduce the WE210 double I`block truck in one piece.
- Uses a belt type that uses new materials.
- This kit also includes 4 bonus British infantry figures.
- I'm also looking forward to creating the scenes on the Italian front.
[Major features]
- Reproduce the British Army's M4 Sherman on 1/35 scale
- Modeling the mid-production model of Sherman Mk.III
- Aluminum parts set for gun barrel
- Set of 3D printed parts that reproduce the Thompson submachine gun
- Includes 4 British infantry figures
- Belt type track uses new material
( This is a machine translation. Please allow for possible misinterpretations in the text. )