May 10
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Tasca publish development images of their new 1/35 scale M4A3(76)W
Tasca, long regard as one of the most accurate model companies around and widely respected for their M4 Sherman models, have published development images of their new Sherman release. The M4A3 (76)W version of the M4 Sherman had a redesigned upper hull and a new turret armed with a 76mm gun. The ‘W’ in it’s designation refers to the ‘wet’ storage of ammunition, a feature added to try and reduce casualties.
The development of the kit is an evolution from Tasca’s existing models and features new tooling on a vast majority of the parts. Features of the new kit include:
- Most of the model and equipment parts are new.
- Has an enlarged Drivers Hatch and a simple front armour plate common to the late type M4A3.
- Parts of the Drivers Hatch hinge are separate from the body, so as not to constrain the reproduction of the shape of the gradient.
- Rear luggage rack and exhaust deflector can reproduce both the standard and expanded storage.
- Reproduction of early 76mm type turret with a cupola and complex turret shape.
- By using a complex mold slide the pistol port on the 76mm gun turret has been faithfully reproduced.
- Has two types of 76mm gun barrel.
- 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.
- Three types of U.S. military Markings provided for Northwest Europe 1944-1945.
Full details of the kit, including many photos of the parts and development, can be seen on the Tasca website.
