Refined and simplified title: TAMIYA 35346 1/35 US Medium Tank M4A3E8 Sherman Plastic Model Kit

This newly designed kit by Tamiya's top designers recreates the iconic "Easy Eight" variant of the legendary Sherman medium tank. The M4A3E8, fondly known as the "Easy Eight" by its crews, featured a Horizontal Volute Spring Suspension (HVSS) system that provided a relatively smooth driving experience. Another distinguishing characteristic of this tank was its 76mm gun.

Some of the 2,500 examples produced saw action during the Battle of the Bulge (December 1944 to January 1945), and others even served in the Korean War years after the Allied victory in World War II. Film enthusiasts may also recall that the "Easy Eight" was the star of the 2014 hit movie "Fury."

This kit requires paint and assembly, but the slide-molded turret and upper hull parts provide an unbeatable combination of hassle-free assembly and highly realistic detail levels. The cast metal turret and welded hull surface textures are rendered accurately, showcasing the sharp, detailed molding on engine grilles, exhausts, and numerous accessories.

Clear parts are used to recreate the light lens and cupola vision block parts, further enhancing the realism of this kit. The single-pin T66 tracks are recreated with minimum fuss and great accuracy using the included belt-type tracks, and the drive sprockets feature fine holes.

A commander figure in a realistic pose is provided for the cupola, and the periscope seen on the hatch underside is depicted using separate parts.

The rear of the kit showcases the sharp, detailed molding on the engine grilles and exhausts, as well as the numerous accessories depicted by the kit. This attention to detail and the use of various manufacturing techniques, such as slide molding and the inclusion of clear parts, contribute to the overall realism and quality of this Tamiya kit.

In summary, this all-new kit is a must-have for enthusiasts and modelers who want to recreate the iconic "Easy Eight" Sherman medium tank, with its distinctive features and historical significance. The kit's attention to detail, ease of assembly, and realistic components make it an excellent choice for both experienced and novice modelers alike.

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