Tamiya 1/35 U.S. M4 Sherman (Early Prod.) #35190  [35190]

Towards U.S. Medium Tank M4 Sherman (Very Early Manufacturing)

The M4 Sherman medium tank show was not only the main U.S. Army armored vehicle during WWII, it was the motive energy that brought triumph the allies during the conflict. With additional than 55,000 produced in all variations, it was many commonly produced tank during the war. The five major variations of the M4 toward M4A4 were designated by the hull and motor used. The M4 utilized an angular shaped welded hull, and the Continental R975-C1 radial aircraft engine. Although effective and proven, its high center propeller shaft offered the hull a high profile. Suspension System was a tough and easy design, known as VVSS (Vertical Volute Spring Suspension), with three devices (or bogies) on each part, and each with two road tires. The transmission was 5-speed ahead, plus reverse. Early manufacturing M4's had a 3-piece front transmission address, and a cast one-piece metal turret mounting a 75mm primary gun. For added protection, applique armor plates had been added to the turret, hull edges and simply at the forward hull hatches. Production regarding the M4 began in July 1942, five months later than the cast hulled M4A1. It was implemented through the Italian campaign in May 1943. Although outgunned by the German Panzers, the M4's superb dependability, flexibility and superior figures, paid for the smaller tool. M4 Sherman tanks saw action on every front, from the introduction in Italy, to the end for the conflict.

Specs & Features

• Detail by detail synthetic components molded in dark green and attached to sprues.
• Complete outside detailing.
• Very accurate static disply model.
• Features an attachable turret and 75mm main gun.
• Includes three lifelike U.S. soldier numbers.
• Add-ons for figurines include a helmet, jerry can, field case, oil might, extra wheel, and spare track.
• Other accessories include a stowage package and ammo packages.
• Flexible synthetic tracks.
• Waterslide decals.
• Includes detailed and informative pictorial directions.