The M4A3, powered by the excellent Ford GAA V8
engine, was the US Army’s preferred Sherman variant. It began to
replace other Sherman types in US Army service in 1944.
In late 1943, the M4A3 underwent a major overhaul as
part of a program to improve the Sherman design and rationalise
production. The main improvements were a revised hull with larger
hatches, redesigned ammunition stowage to reduce the likelihood of the
tank burning when penetrated, and a simplified glacis angled at 47
degrees. In addition to the standard 75mm gun-armed version, a version
armed with a 76mm gun was also built. Designated M4A3(76mm)W (“W” = wet
stowage), this utilised a larger turret originally intended for the
aborted T23 medium tank. The M1A1 76mm gun was rushed into service in
July 1944 because the 75mm gun was found to be inadequate against the
latest German tanks, but its anti-tank performance proved to be mediocre
(at least until an HVAP projectile became available in 1945).
The M4A3(76mm)W began to enter service in September
1944. 1,400 were built. Early production vehicles had a round loader’s
hatch and (due to production delays) lacked a muzzle brake. Later
vehicles had an oval loader’s hatch and a muzzle brake. The harsh
weather conditions in late 1944 revealed the shortcomings of the
Sherman’s narrow (16.5 inch) tracks, and as a stop-gap solution extended
end-connectors (known as “duckbills”) were fitted to improve flotation
in muddy terrain. In the meantime, a horizontal volute suspension
system (HVSS) with wider (23 inch) tracks had been developed, with
greatly enhanced cross-country performance. Usually known as the
M4A3E8 (although this was not its official designation), 3,142 of this
final version of the Sherman were built. It first entered service
during the Ardennes Offensive in December 1944.
While rugged and dependable, the M4A3E8 was too
thinly armoured, and many crews attempted to improve its survivability
by adding sandbags or scavenged armour plate. Despite its shortcomings,
the M4A3E8 remained in US Army service through the Korean War, where it
faced the Soviet-built T-34/85. Many soldiered on with other armies
(notably Israel’s) until the 1960s.
This kit contains the parts to build either an early
or late version of the M4A3(76mm)W, or an M4A3E8 with HVSS suspension.
It also includes an optional set of tracks fitted with extended end
connectors. The hull and cupola hatches are separate, and a commander
figure and stowage items are included.
Product Highlights:
- Choice to build either a M4A3 or M4A3E8
- Includes both early & late production T23 turret
- Includes both VVSS & HVSS suspension
- Includes “duckbills” extended end-connectors
- Open hatches, extra tracks and stowage
- US tank crew figures included
We currently only ship within the UK and carry a standard shipping rate of £4.00. Any orders over £60 are shipped free.
All quoted delivery prices are for most UK Mainland addresses. Northern Ireland (BT), Isle of Wight (PO30-37), Isle of Man (IM), Scottish Highlands and Orkney Isles (PA, ML, EH, KA, G, KY, PH, DD, AB, IV, KW), Outer Hebrides and the Shetland Isles (HS, ZE) will incur additional charges and may also experience delivery delays; morning, Saturday and "next working day" deliveries are optional and will also incur additional charges.
We will only deliver goods to the address on the order.
Packing and Sending
All our stock is taken straight from the shelf in our bricks and Mortar store and picked the very evening the order is through and sent the following working day, some items will be marked at quantity 0 in store may still be ordered but there will be a weeks delay before it is sent from the store so please allow a maximum of 10 days before delivery. If you have ordered multiple items from the store then they will be held until the order can be completed and all sent together. In other circumstances there will be longer delay as certain items may be out of stock at manufacturer, when this happens there will be a longer delay, the remaining order (if any) will be sent, and you will be sent notification direct when the order eventually arrives.
Pick up from Store
Any online orders can be picked up from store for free but online payment still needs to be made prior to the items being put into 'reserve'
Orders being returned must be done so within 48 hrs of receipt of product and a valid invoice(or copy of) must be sent along with the returning product.
Products can be returned provided they are still in the packaging and for all intents and purposed unused*
Products can be returned for the following reasons:
- Unwanted gift: providing the conditions above are met and product is unopened and hasn't been tampered with
- Damaged Product: The product has been received by yourself in a clearly damaged packaging through poor delivery
- Missing/Damaged parts: The product has been received by yourself and found to be lacking or supplied with the wrong part/s, or part/s are damaged.
In any of the above circumstances are met, then the customer may choose to have a full refund or request a replacement
Any unwanted items must be sent back at the customer's expense in original packaging and condition. If you wish us to give you a quote for this please send us an e-mail, otherwise return the goods to:
Pegasus Hobbies & Games
13 St.Thomas Square
Monmouth
Gwent
01600716191
pegasus0983@gmail.com
If in doubt do not hesitate to Contact Us
*Unused would mean un assembled and still on the sprue or inner packaging, if packaging arrives damaged, then of course the item can still be returned with any relevant details supplied by yourself.
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