Airfix Starter Set A55003 Sherman Firefly Model Building Kit Plastic Tank Kits for Adults & Children 8+, Includes Decals, Humbrol Acrylic Paints, Brushes Poly Cement 1:72 Scale

1/72 Sherman Firefly Starter Set Airfix A55003With the American built M4 Sherman Tank available to Allied forces in large numbers, the British decided to match their successful 17-pounder anti-tank gun with the latest version of the Sherman, in the hope that they could produce a tank capable of challenging the feared German Tiger and Panther heavy tanks. Requiring quite significant redesign of the turret and with the gun mounted on its side, the 17-pounder equipped Shermans became arguably the most effective Allied tanks of the Second World War and were easily capable of knocking out any German tanks they encountered following the Normandy landings. Given the name Firefly, unwary German tank commanders who assumed this new Allied tank was just a standard Sherman were in for an unwelcome surprize and they quickly learned to be wary of the lo gun barrels of the Sherman Fireflys. To further extend the pure enjoyment Airfix can bring to so many, these new simpler to build-and-paint STARTER SETs are perfect for any beginner. This fantastic new model comes not only come with a more child-friendly build, but also easy to model tracks for the tank to sit on. Complete with painting guides, water-based acrylic paint, adhesive and a brush, this kit is a great start to anyone's model building career!

Sherman Firefly: Requiring quite a significant redesign of the turret and with the gun mounted on its side, the 17-pounder equipped Shermans became arguably the most effective Allied tanks of the Second World War Tank Model Kits: With Airfix's precision-engineered tank kits, you can effortlessly create highly detailed and authentic tank models, offering a satisfying experience in assembling and painting iconic tank replicas Airfix Starter Set: Designed with beginners in mind, whether you like tanks, cars, or planes, Airfix starter sets are the perfect start to your modelling journey. Each kit has everything you need to start your model making jouney including decals, paints, glue, and a brush. Ideal for adults and kids ages 8+ About this Model: Skill Level 1 (where 1 is for the beginner and 4 is for the more experienced modeller). This build your own tank set has 31 Parts. This set includes: 1:72 Scale Sherman Firefly, 3x Humbrol Acrylic Paints, Decals, 1x Brush & 1x Poly Cement About Airfix: UK's oldest plastic model kit manufacturer since 1952, offers a diverse range of iconic aircraft models, plastic model car kits, figures, buildings, diorama kits, historical ships, vehicles, and innovative Quickbuild starter models for beginners