Tamiya 1:35 Israeli Tank M1 Super

Following Israel's declaration of independence in 1948, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) chose the M4 Sherman as its first mainstay tank. In the mid-1950s, the IDF purchased a sizable number of M4A1 Shermans, which were armed with the 76.2mm M1 gun, to counter Arab armies' T-34-85s. These tanks were designated M1 Super Sherman according to their armament in order to distinguish them from earlier variants equipped with 75mm guns. Many featured curved cast hulls, air-cooled radial gasoline engines, and Vertical Volute Spring Suspension (VVSS). They first saw action when the Suez Crisis broke out on October 29, 1956, and some soldiered on until the 1970s.

Features:

- Scale: 1:35
- Plastic model kit [unassembled]
- Three types of markings included
- Image shows assembled and painted kit
- The distinctive form of the tank including its curved cast hull and 76mm main gun is accurately reproduced based on thorough study of a full-size museum exhibit
- The model depicts a late-type vehicle featuring the muzzle brake and one-piece loader's hatch
- Realistic VVSS details and T54E1 tracks
- Commander and loader figures included
- Model dimensions [cm]: 21 long x 7.5 wide

Required to Complete:

- Hobby knife
- Sprue cutters
- Tweezers
- Paint brushes (various sizes)
- Paint
- Sanding sticks

This kit is a detailed scale model for hobbyists. Glue, paint and tools are sold separately. Contains small parts. Actual product may vary slightly from the pictures shown.