Dragon 1/35 M4A3E8 “Thunderbolt VII” | 6183 Dragon

Features:

Turret & Gun
– T-23 early pattern turret with realistic cast texture
– Rain-guard details for both commander’s and loader’s hatches
– Detailed mantlet
– Pistol port produced with slide-mold technology
– MG with hollow muzzle
– Bonus aluminum 76mm gun barrel

Upper Hull:
– Newly upgraded upper hull with weld lines authentically represented
– Finely rendered headlight and horn guards
– Driver’s and radio operator’s hatches can be modeled open/close
– Detailed hatch periscope units with clear parts and guards
– Gun travel lock can be modeled in travel or combat modes
– On-vehicle tools delicately recreated
– Hull edge plates are accurately reproduced, with a correct horizontal upper
edge
– Separate engine deck access panel and grills
– Fuel caps with interior details can be modeled open/closed

Lower Hull:
– New M4A3 hull bottom with accurate details
– New finely detailed rear panel
– New Tooling – Two types of sprockets available
– Brand new HVSS stystem in fine details; multi-part workable assemblies
– Optional springs allow for realistic suspension action
– Updated transmission drive housings
– New tooling – idler tension adjusters
– New tooling – T-66 HVSS tracks
– Multi-part exhaust deflector in great details

Others:
– Bonus metal armor kit with plastic parts for fine details
– Cartograf decal offers different unit markings

About this kit:
The Sherman was the mainstay of the Allied armored units, with over 40,000 produced from 1942 onwards. The ubiquitous Sherman was to be found in the ranks of every Allied army in World War II and on every front.