{"product_id":"u-s-m4a3-76-w-sherman-tank-1-35-model-kit-by-meng","title":"U.S. M4A3 (76) W Sherman Tank 1:35 Model Kit by Meng","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1:35 scale plastic model kit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAccurately represents the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eU.S. M4A3 (76)W Sherman Tank\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, one of the most important late-war variants of the famous Sherman family\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDetailed representation of the welded hull M4A3 variant fitted with the improved \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e76mm high-velocity gun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAccurate \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eT23-style turret\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with detailed gun mantlet, commander’s cupola, and turret fittings\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighly detailed surface features including realistic cast texture, weld lines, armour plates, and casting marks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes detailed suspension system with realistic movable components\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWorkable tracks featuring realistic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003educkbill end connectors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed road wheels, drive sprockets, idlers, and suspension units\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAccurately reproduced \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFord GAA V8 engine deck layout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed external equipment including tools, tow cables, fuel caps, and vehicle fittings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes fine photo-etched parts for enhanced realism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal cables included for improved scale accuracy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed .50 calibre machine gun and mounting system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWaterslide decal sheet featuring authentic U.S. WWII vehicle markings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrecision-moulded parts with excellent surface detail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for WWII Allied armour collections, Normandy campaign displays, or advanced Sherman diorama projects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Meng Model\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScale:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1:35\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubject:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e U.S. Medium Tank M4A3 (76)W Sherman\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Injection-moulded plastic\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSkill Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Suitable for intermediate to advanced modellers\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaint \u0026amp; Glue Required:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes (sold separately)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Age:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 14+\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKit Number:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e TS-043\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 1,190 parts\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrack Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Workable tracks with duckbill connectors\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuspension:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Movable suspension system\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhoto-Etched Parts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Included\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal Parts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Metal cables included\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 206mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel Height:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 90mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\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 sprues\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed upper and lower hull components\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eT23 turret assembly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e76mm M1 series gun components\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed suspension and running gear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorkable track assemblies with duckbill connectors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExternal tools and vehicle equipment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.50 calibre machine gun and mounting parts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhoto-etched detail parts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal tow cables\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWaterslide decal sheet with U.S. WWII markings\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\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eM4A3 (76)W Sherman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was one of the most advanced versions of the American \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eM4 Sherman medium tank\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e produced during the Second World War. Designed to address the increasing threat posed by heavily armoured German tanks such as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePanther\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTiger\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this variant combined improved firepower with the reliability and mobility that made the Sherman one of the most successful Allied armoured vehicles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Sherman entered service in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1942\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and quickly became the backbone of Allied armoured forces. Its design prioritised reliability, ease of production, and mechanical simplicity, allowing American factories to produce large numbers of vehicles for U.S. forces and Allied partners. Although early Sherman variants were effective against most Axis armour, improvements were required as German tanks became increasingly powerful.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eM4A3 (76)W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was introduced in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1944\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and incorporated several important improvements over earlier Sherman models. The most significant upgrade was the installation of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e76mm M1 series high-velocity gun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which provided substantially better armour penetration compared with the earlier 75mm weapon. This gave crews a much better chance when facing German armoured vehicles, particularly at longer engagement distances.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \"W\" designation referred to the use of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewet ammunition storage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where ammunition racks were surrounded by a water-glycol mixture. This greatly reduced the likelihood of catastrophic ammunition fires if the tank was penetrated, improving crew survivability compared with earlier Sherman designs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePowered by the reliable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFord GAA V8 petrol engine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, producing around 500 horsepower, the M4A3 offered excellent mobility and mechanical reliability. Its suspension system, durable drivetrain, and ease of maintenance allowed Sherman units to continue operating under difficult battlefield conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe M4A3 (76)W saw extensive service during the later stages of the Second World War, particularly following the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNormandy landings in June 1944\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It became one of the principal American armoured vehicles used during the campaigns across France, Belgium, and Germany.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile the 76mm gun improved the Sherman’s anti-tank capability, it still struggled against the strongest German tanks, especially the Panther when engaged from the front. However, Allied commanders relied on superior numbers, combined-arms tactics, artillery support, and air superiority rather than attempting to match German heavy tanks individually.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Sherman’s greatest strength was its reliability and adaptability. Thousands of examples were produced in numerous variants, serving not only with American forces but also with Allied nations including Britain, Canada, France, and others.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe M4A3 (76)W remained in service after World War II and continued to see combat during the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKorean War\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where upgraded Sherman variants were still capable against many battlefield threats. Its long service life demonstrated the strength of the original Sherman design philosophy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe M4A3 (76)W represents the peak of wartime Sherman development, combining improved firepower, better crew protection, and proven mechanical reliability. Today, it remains one of the most popular subjects among military modellers due to its distinctive appearance and important role in Allied armoured warfare.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Snapshot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e United States\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst Production:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1944\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEntered Service:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1944\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRole:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Medium Tank\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Chrysler, Ford Motor Company, and other U.S. manufacturers\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrew:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 5\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEngine:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ford GAA V8 petrol engine\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrimary Armament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 76mm M1 series gun\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecondary Armament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e .50 calibre M2 Browning machine gun and .30 calibre machine guns\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum Speed:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 48 km\/h (30 mph)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRange:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 160 km\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an unassembled plastic model kit. 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