[The dignified appearance is worthy of Jumbo's nickname]
- The M4 Sherman is the masterpiece tank that led the Allied forces to victory, boasting approximately 50,000 units, the largest number of tanks produced during World War II.
- There are various types from M4 to M4A6 depending on the engine and armament, but the M4A3E2 is a modification of the M4A3 in response to a request for the development of a fire support tank for infantry units on the European front in 1944.
- The newly designed monolithic turret has a circumference of 152.4mm, a mantlet of 178mm, and the vehicle body boasts heavy armor of 101mm on the front and 76mm on the sides.
- The main gun is equipped with a 75mm gun M3 type that is ideal for infantry support.The engine is a Ford V-type 8 cylinder that produces 500 horsepower.
- 254 vehicles were produced from May to July 1944 and sent directly to the front lines.
- The soldiers called me by the nickname [Jumbo].
[Model details]
- 1/35 scale plastic model assembly kit.
- Total length 172mm and width 78mm when completed.
- The monolithic turret equipped with a mantlet equipped with a 75mm gun with a unique and powerful shape is reproduced with plenty of texture.
- Also, the modeling of details with a three-dimensional effect enhances the feeling of the finished product.
- Commander's hatch and loader's hatch can be opened or closed.
- The gun barrel can move up and down.
- The crawler tracks with end connectors called [duck beaks] are also realistically reproduced.
- Comes with 2 figures: commander and driver.
- A rich set of accessory parts such as spare wheels and wooden boxes.
*The photo shows the kit assembled and painted.
- Information is current as of June 1, 2011.
- First release month: December 1987
*The photo shows the kit assembled and painted.
( This is a machine translation. Please allow for possible misinterpretations in the text. )