{"product_id":"m4-sherman-early-production-1-35-model-kit-by-tamiya","title":"M4 Sherman (Early Production) 1:35 Model Kit by Tamiya","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuild one of the most iconic Allied tanks of the Second World War with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTamiya M4 Sherman (Early Production) 1:35 Model Kit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This highly detailed kit accurately recreates an early production M4 Sherman, featuring finely moulded plastic parts, realistic armour detailing and authentic U.S. Army markings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith Tamiya's renowned engineering and excellent fit, this kit offers an enjoyable building experience for WWII armour enthusiasts, military vehicle collectors and diorama builders looking to recreate early Allied campaigns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScale: 1:35\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer: Tamiya\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVehicle: M4 Sherman (Early Production)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinely detailed plastic parts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed hull, turret and suspension\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRealistic armour and external equipment details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthentic U.S. Army decal options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIllustrated assembly instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssembly required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGlue and paints not included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlastic model kit parts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecal sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIllustrated assembly instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistory of the Original Vehicle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Snapshot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eM4 Sherman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was the principal medium tank used by the United States and many Allied nations during the Second World War. Introduced in 1942, it combined reliability, ease of production and mechanical simplicity, allowing it to be manufactured in vast numbers and deployed across every major theatre of the conflict.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eearly production\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e M4 featured a welded hull, Continental R975 radial engine and the dependable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e75mm M3 gun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which was effective against enemy armour while also providing excellent high-explosive firepower for supporting infantry. Although later German tanks such as the Panther and Tiger possessed heavier armour and more powerful guns, the Sherman compensated through reliability, mobility and superior logistical support.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarly production Shermans first entered combat in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNorth African Campaign\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where they quickly proved superior to many of the tanks then fielded by Axis forces. They later served during the invasions of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSicily\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItaly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, before becoming the backbone of Allied armoured divisions during the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNormandy Campaign\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the liberation of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWestern Europe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the final advance into Germany.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMore than \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e49,000 Sherman tanks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of all variants were produced, making it one of the most widely manufactured tanks in history. The vehicle served not only with American forces but also with British, Canadian, Free French, Polish and numerous other Allied armies through the Lend-Lease programme.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRenowned for its reliability and versatility, the Sherman formed the basis for a wide range of specialised vehicles, including recovery tanks, flamethrowers, mine-clearing tanks and self-propelled artillery. Its widespread use and lasting influence on armoured warfare have made it one of the most famous and recognisable tanks ever built.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a plastic model kit and requires assembly. Glue, paints and modelling tools are sold separately. 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