The American medium-weight main battle tank M4 "Sherman" is one of the most widely built and most famous combat vehicles in the history of warfare. This model book is dedicated entirely and in detail to this legendary battle tank from World War II. With great accuracy, the volume presents different model works covering all important variants of this tank. Represented are the versions with 75 mm, 76 mm and 105 mm main gun as well as the tank destroyer versions and the variants of the Israeli army from the time after World War II. Furthermore, the reader will find rich information on conversion and detailing of the various kits as well as realistic weathering of the models.
Overview of the "Sherman" models covered in the book: M4 "Sherman": M4A1 (76 mm; 1:35 by Asuka Model); M4A2 (75 mm; 1:35 by Zudah); M4A3 (76) W (1:35 by Meng Model); M4A3E8 (full kit; 1:35 by Ryefield Model); M4A3E2 Jumbo (1:35 by Meng Model); M4A3E8 (1:48 by Tamiya); "Firefly" versions: Firefly VC (1:35 by Ryefield Model); Firefly IC composite body (1:35 by Asuka Model); Firefly VC (1:56 by Rubicon Model); Israeli "Sherman" variants: M50 Super Sherman (1:35 by Cyber Hobby); M51 Super Sherman "A3 body conversion" (1:35 by Cyber Hobby); Tank Destroyers: M10 Tank Destroyer (medium version; 1:35 by Tamiya); M10 IIC "Achilles" (1:35 by Tamiya); M36 Tank Destroyer (1:35 by Airfix).
Group
Books (first-hand)
Title
Tank Modeling Guide. Band 7: M4 Sherman
Details
Japanese text, paperback, very many colour photos, some drawings. 136 pages.