Italeri 6586 - 1/35 M4A3E8 Sherman Easy Eight historical kit  [IT-6586S]

Italeri 6586 - 1/35 M4A3E8 Sherman Easy Eight historical model

The M4A3E8 Sherman, nicknamed the Easy Eight, is a later Sherman variant noted for its mechanical improvements. This Italeri kit recreates the tank as seen in Korean War service, reflecting the vehicle's role in late 1940s and early 1950s engagements.

Notable mechanical upgrades included the 76mm M1 high-velocity gun for better anti-armor performance, and the horizontal volute spring suspension (HVSS) which improved ride and track contact. Together these changes boosted the M4A3E8's operational capability alongside vehicles like the M26 Pershing and the M46 Patton.

What makes this kit rewarding to build

The kit presents clear assembly stages and fine surface detail that reward careful painting and rigging. Scale hobbyists will appreciate the chance to reproduce a significant step in armored vehicle development with a historically grounded subject.