{"product_id":"1-35-scale-military-miniature-series-no-346-u-s-medium-tank-m4a3e8-sherman-︁easy-eight-︁-european-theater-美國軍隊中型坦克-m4a3e8-雪曼-歐洲戰線版本","title":"1\/35 Scale Military Miniature Series: No. 346 U.S. Medium Tank M4A3E8 Sherman “︁Easy Eight”︁ (European Theater) [美國軍隊中型坦克 M4A3E8 雪曼 - 歐洲戰線版本]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e[The Easily Eight: The Culmination of Masterpiece Tanks]\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNearly 50,000 M4 Sherman tanks were produced during World War II, making it the main battle tank of the Allied forces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong its many variations, the M4A3E8 Easy Eight was the final version produced during the war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEquipped with a Ford V8 gasoline engine, it was an improved version of the M4A3(76), featuring a later-model welded hull with a single-piece front for improved protection and a 76 mm gun with superior anti-tank capabilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was characterized by its high mobility thanks to the new horizontal suspension system (HVSS) and wide tracks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eM4A3s equipped with HVSS were commonly called the M4A3E8 Easy Eight, derived from its model designation E8.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduction began in August 1944, and it was first deployed in combat at the Battle of the Bulge in December of the same year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy April 1945, approximately 2,600 units had been produced, contributing to the Allied victory on the European front by utilizing its superior firepower and mobility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey were also deployed in the subsequent Korean War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e[Model Specifications]\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e● This is a plastic model assembly kit of the M4A3E8 Easy Eight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e● 1\/35 scale, overall length 214 mm, overall width 86 mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e● Based on research of the actual vehicle, the impressive appearance of the tank, including the powerful turret equipped with a 76mm gun, the steeply sloped single-plate front armor, and the horizontal suspension, is modeled in its World War II specifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e● The turret and upper hull are made using slide molding, achieving both realistic detail and ease of assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e● The texture expression of the turret's cast surface and the welding patterns on various parts is also a highlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e● The engine grille, exhaust deflector at the rear of the hull, and tools are also sharply finished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e● The wide single-pin T66 tracks are easy to assemble and realistic belt type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e● Transparent parts are provided for the headlight lenses and cupola vision blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e● Includes a half-figure of a commander and two types of decals for the European front.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tamiya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56855756898607,"sku":"35346","price":198.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0935\/5486\/8527\/files\/35346a.jpg?v=1776416189","url":"https:\/\/hobbycrafthk.com\/products\/1-35-scale-military-miniature-series-no-346-u-s-medium-tank-m4a3e8-sherman-%ef%b8%81easy-eight-%ef%b8%81-european-theater-%e7%be%8e%e5%9c%8b%e8%bb%8d%e9%9a%8a%e4%b8%ad%e5%9e%8b%e5%9d%a6%e5%85%8b-m4a3e8-%e9%9b%aa%e6%9b%bc-%e6%ad%90%e6%b4%b2%e6%88%b0%e7%b7%9a%e7%89%88%e6%9c%ac","provider":"Hobby Craft HK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}