M4A3E8 Sherman “Easy Eight”. In its final form the M4 Sherman tank was classified M4A3E8 in testing (Model four, Advanced three, Enhancement eight), and featured new horizontally-mounted suspension (HVSS), wider track, bigger main gun (76mm) and improved protection. In the contemporary US phonetic alphabet, the letter "E" was represented by "Easy" which led to the tank’s nickname "Easy Eight". 22 sprues, upper & lower hull, turret, individual track links, metal gun barrel,photo-etch parts. Choice of 4 markings: (1) 8th Armored Div, Germany, March 1945; (2) 35th Tank Battalion, 4th Armored Div, Bastogne, February 1945; (3) 714th Tank Battalion, Germany, Spring 1945; (4) 68th Tank Battalion, Germany 1945. L: 471.6mm, W: 182.6mm, Total parts 1100+ 1:16 scale plastic model kit from I Love Kit, requires paint and glue.
