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M4A3 Sherman 105mm Howitzer Tank (Model Kit)

By: Dragon Models

Type: Action Figure

Product Line: Dragon Action Figures (Dragon Models)

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Last Stocked on 11/11/2016

Product Info

Title
M4A3 Sherman 105mm Howitzer Tank (Model Kit)
Publisher
Publish Year
2016
NKG Part #
2147639170
MFG. Part #
DRA75046
Type
Action Figure

Description

The M4 Sherman is the most famous American tank of WWII, and more than 50,000 examples of the medium tank were produced. It formed the backbone of innumerable American, British and Commonwealth armored formations. The popular Sherman was thus the logical choice when Dragon’s design team sought a subject for their next 1/6 scale plastic kit project. The specific Sherman variant selected is an M4A3 fitted with a 105mm gun. This type was a welded-hull tank powered by a 500hp Ford GAA V8 gasoline engine, and it mounted a 105mm gun suitable for the close-support role. The M4A3 was the preferred variant for the US Army, meaning it was widely used in WWII.

This Sherman is a big release for Dragon in more ways than one. It’s big on accurate details, and although some moldings are large, there is no deformation of parts. Modelers will find this satisfying kit fits together precisely. The road wheels rotate, and the tracks with individual links are well-designed and well-engineered so as to be both durable and realistic. For greater interest, the tracks come with new duckbills that were used to improve traction on soft ground. Owners can traverse the turret and elevate and depress the gun towards any target they select. The 105mm gun barrel is a newly tooled item. With this Sherman M4A3 105mm, the Allies have gained armored superiority in terms of 1/6 scale kits!

Models are supplied unpainted and assembly is required.