{"product_id":"tamiya-1-35-u-s-m4a3-sherman-105mm-howitzer-tank","title":"Tamiya 1\/35 U.S. M4A3 Sherman 105mm Howitzer Tank","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCapture a Late-War Sherman with This 1\/35 Tamiya Kit, a Detailed Replica of the 105mm Howitzer Assault Support Tank with Infantry Support Figures\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/35 Scale U.S. M4A3 Sherman with 105mm Howitzer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA famous WWII U.S. infantry support tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe set includes four detailed figures (1 crew, 3 infantry)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes a rich selection of accessories and optional parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn excellent project for intermediate modellers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOverview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe M4 Sherman was the staple fighting vehicle of the WWII Allies, and the M4A3 was one of its most widely-produced versions. To provide heavy fire support for assaults on enemy positions, a powerful 105mm howitzer was adopted. These tanks played an indispensable role in the destruction of enemy fortifications for U.S. infantry fighting on the front lines in the European Theatre from July 1944 onwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis classic 1\/35 scale kit from Tamiya is a complete \"diorama-in-a-box,\" featuring a detailed M4A3 Sherman with a 105mm howitzer. The model's highlight is the inclusion of four figures: a tank commander and three infantrymen in realistic M1943 winter uniforms. The kit also comes with a rich selection of accessories such as ammunition boxes and ration boxes, open or closed hatches, and three different marking options.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe kit includes four figures: one tank commander and three infantrymen in M1943 winter uniforms\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe powerful 105mm howitzer can be elevated and depressed after assembly\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eCrew hatches on the turret and hull can be modelled in the open or closed position\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eA rich selection of accessories includes ammunition boxes, a tripod, and ration boxes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo kinds of road wheels and sprockets are included as optional parts\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThree different marking options are provided for vehicles in the European Theatre\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eA classic kit from the Tamiya Military Miniatures series\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eGenuine Tamiya Product\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eScale: 1\/35\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eLength: 172mm (6.77\")\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eWidth: 76mm (2.99\")\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeight: N\/A\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003ePieces: N\/A\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eDecal Schemes: 3\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eSkill Level: Intermediate\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncluded Items\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e1x Model Kit\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e4x Figures (1 commander, 3 infantry)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e1x Set of Belt-Type Tracks\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e1x Set of Accessories\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e1x Decal Sheet\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e1x Instruction Manual\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRequired Items\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eABS Plastic Safe Paint\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eModelling Glue\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e1x Tweezers\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e1x Scissors\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e1x Modelling Knives\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e1x Modelling Files\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"TAMIYA","offers":[{"title":"Hobbyco","offer_id":40426726293705,"sku":"10032965","price":46.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hobbies Direct","offer_id":40426927587529,"sku":"10032965","price":57.21,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/9803\/5810\/files\/1c3d88c511ea4ab08e6d5fa188b4faa5.webp?v=1763440530","url":"https:\/\/www.jbhifi.com.au\/products\/tamiya-1-35-u-s-m4a3-sherman-105mm-howitzer-tank","provider":"JB Hi-Fi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}