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1/48 British Sherman Ic Firefly Tank 32532
The Ic designation identifies a conversion based on the M4, called Sherman I in British service. Fitting the gun required turret alterations, including an armored radio box at the rear and a loader’s roof hatch. The long barrel is the most visible sign of the conversion.
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The Sherman Firefly was a British conversion that fitted the American Sherman with a 17-pounder anti-tank gun. The larger weapon gave British armored units a stronger answer to heavily protected German tanks while retaining a familiar tank chassis.
The included markings cover the Ardennes, France and the Netherlands in 1944–45. Tamiya describes the base finish as British Olive Drab No. 15 and offers its Dark Green as a representation. The 23rd Hussars option adds white countershading under the forward barrel to make the gun appear shorter.
Sources and accuracy
Historical summary adapted from the exact-kit manufacturer background. Scheme selections are limited to the individually supported markings; source uncertainties are retained.
Kit Instruction Colors
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These are the kit manufacturer’s paint recommendations. Follow the exact instruction diagrams for placement, marking choices and mixes. They are separate from the historical palettes below.
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The 32532 assembly manual lists these seven detail paints and TS-2 Dark Green for the British Olive Drab No.15 exterior. Check the manual for color placement and the three marking options.
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Armor kit information
- Scale
- 1/48
- Armor Family
- Sherman
- Armor Type
- Tank
- Operator
- British Army
- Era
- World War II
- Track Type
- Link-and-Length
1/48 British Sherman Ic Firefly Tank 32532
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$33.99