This looks to be Tasca’s existing Easy Eight with new parts added to build a late production version as used in the Korean conflict.
The M4A3E8 “Easy Eight” appeared at the end of World War II equipped with suspended suspension, and newly designed wide tracks and Horizontal Volute Spring Suspension (HVSS) for improved driving performance. It can be said this to be the final evolutionary Sherman.
The model includes an accurately reproduced the double-double pin block expression T80 track as used in the Korean War.
The T80 double pin double block track depicts the track shoe and the center guide to the different parts of the belt-type tracks, with both realism and ease of assembly.
Includes equipment used in post war modifications such as the larger rear deflector, external telephone box and first aid kit.
Selection includes either a retooled larger type of engine deck hatch hinge, or a conventional hatch.
A realistic three-dimensional reproduction of the canvas mantle cover.
The Choice of the early or late barrel travel clamps.
HVSS suspension has movable parts to reproduce swinging action of the suspension.
Kit includes workable two part individual link T66 tracks.
Upper Hull is the late version with top front armor and wide positioned tow hooks.
Late model 76mm gun turret modified with the oval loader hatch.
Have of choice of two types of 76mm gun, one with muzzle break and one without.
The Cupola`s vision block includes accurately reproduced transparent parts.
Etched parts for periscope guard and light guard.
Includes M2 machine gun on the turret, and U.S. Jerry cans.
Includes two types of U.S. Army markings from the Korean War.
Decals printed by Cartograf
Model kit does not include a figure.
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