1/72 Airfix Sherman Firefly Vc Tank A02341

1/72 Airfix Sherman Firefly Vc Tank Plastic Model Kit A02341

Build an authentic replica of the legendary Sherman Firefly, the British-modified tank that could take on German Tigers and Panthers, with this precision 1/72 scale model kit from Airfix. This beginner-friendly kit features 88 parts and captures the distinctive long-barreled 17-pounder gun that made this tank a formidable opponent during the Normandy campaign and beyond.

Product Features:

• Scale:1/72
• Parts count:88 pieces
• Skill level:Beginner (Level 1)
• Build time:Approximately 1 hour
• Dimensions:110MM length x 36MM width x 37.5MM height when completed
• 17-pounder anti-tank gun:Distinctive long barrel with camouflage detail
• Detailed hull and turret:Authentic Sherman M4 chassis
• Track assemblies:Realistic running gear and suspension
• Engraved panel lines:Authentic surface detail
• Two marking options:British Army schemes included
• Manufacturer:Airfix
• SKU:AIRA02341

What’s Included:

• Plastic model kit with 88 parts on sprues
• Decal sheet with two marking options
• Instruction sheet with step-by-step assembly guide

Historical Background:

As Allied forces began to move off the D-Day beaches and into the Normandy countryside, they knew they would be facing strong opposition from German Panzer units, including the feared Heavy Tank Battalions. Fortunately, they now had a tank which was capable of taking on the Tigers and Panthers, in the form of the Sherman Firefly, a British-designed marriage of the M4 Sherman and their famous 17-pounder anti-tank gun. Usually deployed in a ratio of one Firefly to four standard Shermans, German tank commanders soon learned to look for the longer barrel of the Firefly and attempt to knock these tanks out first. In order to make identification more difficult, British crews would camouflage the front of their guns with light-colored paint, giving their tank the appearance of a standard 75MM-equipped Sherman, hoping this deception would give them enough time to get in the first shot during any engagement. The Firefly’s powerful gun could penetrate the armor of any German tank at combat ranges, making it one of the most effective Allied tanks of World War II.

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Enhance your WWII armor collection with our1/72 Scale Model Tanks collection. Pair this Sherman Firefly with other Allied and Axis tanks from our1/72 Military Vehicles collectionto create authentic Normandy battle scenes.

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