Dragon Models 1:72 Sherman Firefly British Army 13th/18th Royal Hussars #71

Description: Dragon Models 1:72 Armor Collector Series 63240 Sherman Firefly Display Model British Army 13th/18th Royal Hussars, #71, Normandy, France, 1944 1:72 Scale Length WidthSherman Firefly 4.25" 1.5" The Sherman tank saw widespread Allied use in WWII, but its original 75mm gun was inadequate for taking on heavily armored German tanks like the Panther and Tiger. With remarkable foresight the British decided to fit a 17pdr antitank gun, able to penetrate a Tiger I's frontal armor at 1000m, to the Sherman. Thus the Firefly was born, with approximately 2200 eventually produced. Most Fireflies were adapted from the M4A4 and were known as the Firefly VC ("C" denoting the 17pdr gun), while a smaller number were converted from the older M4 and were called Firefly IC. Sherman Firefly The pilot model of the M4 was completed in September 1941, and the Sherman became the most widely produced tank of the war. The M4 Sherman defeated heavier tanks with superior numbers, and by using outflanking tactics to strike thinner enemy flank armor. Shermans also achieved success with progressively upgunned models and by working with tank destroyers. The Sherman tank--named by the British--was fast, maneuverable, mechanically reliable, easy to manufacture, and effective in its infantry support role. It served with the US Army and Marines during World War II, and the US transferred large numbers to the United Kingdom and allied forces of many countries. Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc. Dragon Models 1:72 Armor Collector Series The Dragon Models "1:72 Dragon Armor Collector Series" range presents highly-detailed, ready-made plastic models of military vehicles. Dragon Armor tanks require no glueing or painting. Each model is an instant display piece or diorama centerpiece straight from the box and is 100% true to scale... these don't look like model tanks, they look like tanks!. Color, camouflage and unit markings are carefully researched for Maximum authenticity, marking the difference between and authentic scale model tank and a "toy" tank. Dragon Models "1:72 Dragon Armor Collector Series" display model vehicles feature: Molded plastic construction (some releases include diecast metal components). Rotating turret, elevating cannon and accurate hull. Painted, fitted, non-moving tracks and detailed non-rotating wheels. Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details. Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals. Clear acrylic display case to protect model. Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.

Price: 70.95 USD

Location: Grass Valley, California

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