Tamiya undertook exhaustive surveys of real M4A3E8s in order to depict its form with great accuracy, including the subtly curved turret surfaces, flat welded hull panels and the HVSS. Slide molded parts artfully capture surface textures of cast turret and welded upper hull panels. Wide, single-pin T66 tracks are realistically depicted using belt type parts. Drive sprockets feature precisely molded holes. Engine grill, rear-installed deflector, and tool parts showcase stunning realism. Clear parts recreate headlight lenses and cupola vision blocks. Features commander torso figure and decals to recreate tanks from 2 units in the European Theater at the end of WWII
This is an all-new kit designed by Tamiya's top designers which recreates the Easy Eight variant of the legendary Sherman medium tank. The M4A3E8 was known fondly as the Easy Eight by its crews, thanks to the relatively smooth drive afforded by its Horizontal Volute Spring Suspension (HVSS). Another distinguishing feature was its 76mm gun. Some of the 2,500 examples produced were in time to appear in the Battle of the Bulge (Dec. 1944-Jan. 1945), and others even served in the Korean War years after the Allied WWII triumph. Movie buffs will no doubt also recall that the "Easy Eight" was the star of the 2014 hit film "Fury."
About the Model
It is a plastic model assembly kit of M4A3E8 Easy Eight.
1/48 scale, total length 156 mm, full width 62 mm.
Modeling a profound appearance richly with a specification during World War II.
Horizontally suspended suspensions and engine grills, sharp finish of the exhaust deflector at the rear of the body.
Wide single pin T66 crawler track is a partial connection formula that promoted integration of parts.
The weight inside the Tank body produces a heavy feeling.
Includes one half of Commander's body and two types of decals of the European front.
Glue and Paint required to Assemble!