32532 TAMIYA BRITISH SHERMAN IC FIREFLY 1/48th PLASTIC KIT 1/48 MILITARY

Product Group: PLASTIC KIT

Description: These compact 1/48 scale Military Miniature Series models fit in the palm of your hand, but do not sacrifice any details despite their small size. Each item has been carefully researched to provide modellers with the most accurate model possible. Tamiya's ever expanding lineup of 1/48 MM products means plenty of diorama possibilities, including combinations with aircraft models.

Manufacturer: TAMIYA

Model Name: British Sherman IC Firefly

Model Type: ASSEMBLY KIT

Model Description: The British-designed "Firefly" Sherman tank employed a 17 pounder anti-tank gun capable of destroying heavily armoured German tanks such as the Tiger and Panther. This 1/48 scale assembly kit realistically replicates the long barreled gun and counter-weight at rear of the turret. Display with 1/48 British tank crew and infantry also available from Tamiya. Combine with the 1/ 48 Universal Carrier and Cromwell Mk. IV Tank for an impressive diorama of British armoured vehicles.
•About the British Sherman IC Firefly
•As Britain struggled to develop tanks capable of equaling the superior German Panzers, the decision was made to convert existing stocks of M4 Sherman tanks, delivered to the UK as part of the Lend Lease Act. The so-called Sherman Firefly featured a long-barreled 17 pdr. anti-tank gun, that was much more effective than the original 75mm gun, capable of penetrating a Tiger I's frontal armour at over 1,000 metres using regular ammunition. The majority of Fireflies were adapted from M4A4 tanks, designated Sherman V by the British, while some were made using the earlier M4, or Sherman I in British usage. Vehicles rearmed with a 17 pdr. gun were given the suffix C, with the resulting units being Sherman VC and Sherman IC.

Scale: 1/48th

Special Features: Detailed 1/48 assembly model kit of the British Sherman IC Firefly.
•Overall length 151mm.
•Features both hull mounted and separately moulded tools and accessories.
•New parts accurately depict sharp nose type gear housings at hull front.
•Assembly type tracks with straight parts made of single pieces.
•Die-cast hull adds weight and realism.

Contents: This product is supplied brand new in box/packet. It includes all the parts you need to make the basic kit including decals. It does not include paint.

You will need: To build this kit you will need a selection of basic model tools such as scissors, knife, cutters, etc. You will also need to purchase paint seperately. The instruction sheet will tell you what paint colours you need for the kit. All these items are available in our ebay store to purchase seperately.