Tamiya 35359 1/35 M4A3E8 Sherman 'Easy Eight' US Medium Tank Korean War

Model Kit

This model assembly kit depicts the Korean War variant of the M4A3E8 "Easy Eight" Sherman.

The Sherman dependable and available in vast numbers - was a gamechanger for the Allies in WWII, and the Easy Eight a prevalent variant most notable for its horizontal volute spring suspension (HVSS) and smooth ride. The Easy Eight's career did not end with WWII, however, as a number were refurbished and thrown back into action by a largely demobilized U.S. Army in the Korean War from 1950. They faced off against T34/85s operated by the Korean People's Army with enormous success and were later often used in a supporting fire role.

FEATURES:

• 1/35 scale plastic model assembly kit
• Length: 215mm
• Width: 86mm
• The form of a Korean War M4A3E8 is expertly captured, with renderings of the various upgrades made to the tank
• Late production Sherman deflector and gun shield canvas cover are authentically recreated, along with updated gun travel lock and radio equipment
• Double-pin T80 tracks are rendered accurately and fuss-free by belt-type parts
• Separate slide mold M2 machine gun mount and barrel attachment point parts
• Comes with commander and loader torso figures, plus 2 marking options including the "Rice's Red Devils" company of the 89th Tank Battalion
• Parts included to create enemy field car
• This interpretation of the "Rice's Red Devils" markings is based upon photographs and contributing research from David Doyle