M4A3E8 76mm Sherman Tank 1944 (1 Viewer)

katana

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The photo is of a 1/24 scale die-cast metal Franklin Mint Sherman Tank. The figures are the TCS reloading set and the George Patton 4 Star General. I understand this model was commissioned by the Patton Museum some years ago. The working suspension and tracks are very realistic. I was very pleased to find that the TCS figures were large enough at 67mm-68mm to provide a crew. The Patton figure is 68mm tall without the removable base and stands well on the hull observing the terrain. I display the M4 next to an M26 to show the progress in armor design by the US during the war. Some may find it of interest to learn that a prototype of a Super Sherman was built and tested in 1944. The turret and 90mm gun of the M26 was mounted on an M4A3E8 to speed delivery of a better armed Sherman to the European front; but it was decided to proceed with the M26!
 

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