Italeri 1/35 6483 US 76mm Wet Sherman Tank Kit
Italeri 6483 1/35 Scale US 76mm Wet Sherman Tank
Dimensions - Length169mm.
The model has a number of nice features like the nicely detailed tracks and fine plastic mouldings. Decals and full instructions are included.
Glue and paints are required to assemble and complete the model (not included)
With the entrance in war in June 1941, Russia as well benefitted from
the help Lend Lease program in favor of the countries involved in the
war against the Axis. Therefore, aircrafts, ships, trains and armaments
very important for the campaign against the Germans and their Allied
already arrived at Moscow’s door, started to flow into Soviet Union. In
various version, the Sherman tank was included in the sustain program.
The M4A2 version, with GM diesel engine, was rejected by the US Army due
to the fact that majority of their vehicles were petrol powered and it
would have been an problem for the fuel supplements. Instead, it was
supplied to both Commonwealth and USSR. From this last one, it would
have not represented an issue by already having in service the T34 tank
with diesel engine. More than 4000 units were delivered between 1942 and
1944. 2000 of these equipped with a 76mm cannon and special
ammunitions, were capable to battle against the German tanks in the
close combats.