1/48 M4A1 Sherman Tank No.12 B Co.,13Th Tank Bn., 1St Ad

Description

This fully finished and marked model depicts the early production M4A1 Sherman, which featurescast type hull with distinctive rounded body lines. Olive Drab/Red Brown camouflage coloringdepicts tank belonging to the 1st Armored Division, nicknamed Old Ironsides, which was thefirst US tank division to see combat in World War II.With approximately 50,000 units produced during WWII, the U.S. Armys series of M4 Shermantanks were one of the driving forces behind Allied victory. Designed for efficient mass productionand including room for future modifications, the M4 series boasted superior ground performancewith excellent reliability. Amongst the many variants produced, the M4A1 model featured a castupper hull and cast turret mounting a 75mm gun. The A1s cast upper hull gave it distinctiverounded edges, providing a sharp contrast with the angular lines of the welded hull M4 ShermanEarly Production.<ul><li>Fully assembled 1/48 scale late version U.S. M4A1 Sherman Tank<li>Die-cast lower hull adds weight and realism.<li>Use of weathering effect gives tank ultra-realistic appearance.<li>Paint scheme:Olive drab base with red brown camouflage.<li>Realistic markings depict Tank No.12, of the 13th Tank Bn., 1st Armored Division Old Ironsides.<li>Includes special display base with nameplate.</ul>