1/35 British Sherman VC Firefly (w/6 Figures)

Description

This is an injection-plastic military vehicle model kit.

From the Tamiya website:

In the latter half of WWII, British troops ventured into battlefields populated with dangerous German foes such as the Tiger I and Panther, necessitating the development of their own powerful counterpart. It came in the form of the Sherman VC Firefly, which used the versatile U.S. tank M4 Sherman as a base for the big-hitting British 17-pounder gun. Even using conventional armor piercing rounds, the 17-pounder was capable of defeating the Tiger I’s frontal armor at a range of 1 kilometer. In total over 2,000 Shermans were converted into Fireflies, their deployment in the days and months after the Normandy landings helping the Allied push on the Western front. Indeed, in addition to British units, the Firefly was also dispatched to good effect to New Zealand, Canadian and Polish forces. The VC was but one variant of the Firefly, and it was based the complex multibank inline-6 engine gasoline engine M4A4 variant of the Sherman.

About the model

• Length: 223mm, Width: 76mm.
• The form of the VC Firefly with imposing 17-pounder and rear radio box is captured with intense realism, using some 400 parts.
• 2 options are included for both the radio equipment box and the front machine gun stand.
• The model can also be assembled with additional sand shields if desired.
• Clear parts depict lights and periscopes with excellent accuracy.
• Features paintable and cementable belt-type tracks.
• 6 figures include commander cupola figure.
• Contains 2 British unit marking options, plus those for 1 Polish and 1 New Zealand unit.
• Tank and commander figure parts are a product of Asuka Model. Packaging
• Recreate the VC Sherman’s unique form with long 17-pounder barrel and radio equipment box on the vehicle rear.
• Bogey suspension features forward and rear movement. Belt type tracks can be finished using cement and paint.
• Figures feature excellent detailing, including depictions of haversack, Enfield rifle and other accessories.
• Photo-etched parts are included in the kit, enabling accurate recreation of light and periscope guards.