Tamiya Plastic Model Kit
M4A3 Sherman 105mm Howitzer (1/35) 35251
This 1/35 scale Tamiya kit recreates the M4A3 Sherman fitted with the powerful 105mm M4 howitzer, a variant designed to provide close fire support for U.S. armoured units during WWII. Based on the reliable M4A3 chassis with a Ford GAA V8 450hp engine, the howitzer version featured the same welded hull, wet ammunition storage to reduce internal fire risk, and a modified turret to accommodate the larger weapon and its sighting equipment.
First issued in 1944, the M4A3 (105) was typically assigned to armoured divisions in support companies, where its high-explosive shells proved invaluable against fortified positions, enemy infantry concentrations, and light armoured vehicles. These vehicles were deployed in significant numbers during the Battle of the Bulge and the final push into Germany, often operating alongside standard gun-armed Shermans in combined-arms formations.
- Accurately reproduced welded hull with detailed 105mm M4 howitzer and mantlet.
- Poly-cap mechanism allows realistic elevation adjustment of the main gun.
- Separate parts for gunner’s hatch, machine gun mount, and stowage fittings.
- Rubber-padded tracks with paintable pads for added realism.
- Four crew figures – three infantrymen in late-war winter uniforms and one tank commander.
- Accessories include ammunition crates, ration boxes, and spare track links.
- Decal options for three different vehicles operating in the European theatre.
Perfect for dioramas depicting the Ardennes and late-war battles, this kit offers historical accuracy and fine detail for modellers seeking to expand their U.S. armoured collection.
