this 1:48 Scale US Medium Tank M4A1 Sherman plastic model kit from the Tamiya Military Vehicle Series is an accurate depiction of the first production model of ...More

this 1:48 Scale US Medium Tank M4A1 Sherman plastic model kit from the Tamiya Military Vehicle Series is an accurate depiction of the first production model of the prototype M4 with an M3 chassis, designated as the M4A1. Pre-coated die cast lower hull. Well-defined suspension with 2 styles of road wheels and idlers to choose from: open spoke and pressed solid spoke. 3 styles of drive sprockets to choose from: 'fancy smooth,' 'revised fancy smooth' and solid 'simple plate' sprockets. Assembly type, flexible plastic tracks with exquisite detail. Separately molded pioneer tools. Choice of the M4 square air cleaners and the round air cleaners. Optional M34A1 shield with .30cal co-ax MG or the early M34 gun mount with separate MG shield. Turret mounted M2 heavy machine gun, and optional open or closed hatch. Optional hull hatch types and auxiliary armor plating. Waterslide decals with markings for 3 US versions.Less