Tamiya 1:48 Sherman IC Firefly

The kit proposed by Tamiya company includes a plastic model kit of British medium tank in 1:48 scale.

Sherman Firefly is a British modification of the American medium tank M4. After the battle of El Alamein, it became clear that the British Shermans were inferior to German constructions, which is why the British command decided to upgrade their tanks. The most important modification was the change of the standard 75mm gun to a 17-pound gun (76.2mm caliber) with a characteristic muzzle brake, which forced some structural changes inside the tower of the vehicle. An interesting fact is that the gun itself, due to its size, was turned 90 degrees inside the tower. This exchange made it possible to fight with German constructions like Pz.Kpfw.VI Tiger and Pz.Kpfw.V Panther. By 1945, over 2,000 vehicles of this type were produced. The vehicles first fights in Normandy and fought on the European front (including Italy) until the end of the war. The Polish Armed Forces in the West received some of these tanks.

Plastic parts should be cut out of frames, fit together and glued according to the assembly instruction. You should paint the whole model using modeling paints according to the proposed paint scheme in the instruction. It is important to remember that some plastic parts require painting before gluing. In the end, it is needed to apply decals according to markings or graphics in instruction.

Set contains:

• The assembly instruction.
• Frames with plastic parts.
• Decals.
• Plastic tracks.

Kit does NOT contain paints and glue.

Here are the basic tools and materials you need:

• Pilers for cutting plastic parts.
• Modeling penknife.
• File or sandpaper.
• Cement for plastic models.
• Brush or airbrush.
• Modeling paints.

If you are not sure of any accessories or colors of paints you need for your model kit, please ask us, we will be glad to help you.