1/35 M51 Super Sherman Israel Defense Force - Premium Edition - 3539

The Dragon 1/35 M274 Mule With 106mm is a plastic model kit in the Dragon Modern Military range. Dragon is proud to announce the introduction of an M51 Super Sherman into the Premium Edition range. Based on the very popular 1/35 kit from yesteryear, it has received a great many enhancements that bring it truly up to date. There is extensive use of photo-etched components for delicate items like headlight guards, jerry can rack, fenders and fender stays. Slide-molds have contributed a number of new parts like accurate machine guns, and sprocket and idler wheels. Meanwhile, clear plastic for the cupola and an optional aluminium gun barrel also make their way into the box. This powerful Sherman saw combat in the Six-Day War in 1967 as well as in the 1973 Yom Kippur War.
The M51 tank was created in the 1960s when 180 M4A1 Sherman hulls received turrets mounting French 105mm CN 105 F1 guns. These guns had their length shortened from 56 down to 44 calibers, and a muzzle brake was fitted. These guns, and the associated tanks themselves, were both designated M-51 by Israel. All of these Super Shermans were powered by Cummins diesel engines and ran on HVSS suspension.

Features:
Muzzle brake delicately reproduced in separated parts
Updated cupola
Slide-molded machine guns with hollow muzzle
Periscope with clear parts
Option of forming jerry can rack from photo-etched parts
Photo-etched headlight guards and periscope guards
Fender, front fender guard and tiny fender stays made from photo-etched parts
Bottom hull complete with fillets and return roller mounts already molded on
HVSS system in fine details
Optional springs allow for realistic suspension action
T80 tracks by DS
Hollow guide horns are made in slide-molded plastic parts for extreme detail
On-vehicle tools with optional photo-etched clasps
Bonus aluminium barrel
Cartograf decal offers variety of markings


Manufacturer: Dragon
Model: 3315 1/35 M274 Mule With 106mm

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