M4A3E8 Sherman Korean War 35359
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M4A3E8 Sherman Korean War 35359
The M4 Sherman evolved during World War II from a 75 mm support tank into several better-armed forms. The M4A3 used a Ford GAA gasoline engine, and later vehicles paired a 76 mm gun and larger turret with the familiar welded hull.
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The Easy Eight configuration introduced horizontal-volute spring suspension and much wider tracks, improving ride and flotation as the Sherman grew heavier. M4A3E8s reached units late in 1944 and fought through the end of the European war. This Korean War kit depicts the later configuration with T80 tracks and updated external fittings.
When war began in Korea in June 1950, refurbished Easy Eights helped rebuild U.S. armored strength. They fought opposing T-34/85s and also provided supporting fire. Some vehicles carried striking face artwork in 1951; the kit contrasts Rice’s Red Devils at the Han River with a more plainly marked 70th Heavy Tank Battalion tank from September 1950.
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Historical summary adapted from the exact-kit manufacturer background. Scheme selections are limited to the individually supported markings; source uncertainties are retained.
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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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Tamiya lists 25 paints for the Korean War Easy Eight. TS-28 Olive Drab 2 starts selected for the body; LP-29 is its unchecked lacquer alternative. Follow the original marking guide for detail paints and placement.
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Historical Paint Schemes
Choose a documented aircraft or vehicle finish, then a paint system. These researched alternatives are separate from the instruction list above.
Each pack is its own shopping list. Choose one paint system; selections stay separate. Out-of-stock items remain visible but cannot be added. There is no bundle discount.
Exterior scheme colors only. Check the diagrams for pattern and placement. Interior, crew, small details and decals are not included unless a pack explicitly says so. Model paints are manufacturer-intended reproductions or labeled approximations, not independently measured exact historical matches.
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Choose glue for the material and thinner for the paint range. A shared base type alone does not guarantee different brands can be mixed together.
Armor kit information
- Scale
- 1/35
- Armor Family
- Sherman
- Armor Type
- Tank
- Operator
- United States Army
- Era
- Cold War
- Conflict
- Korean War
- Track Type
- Belt Tracks
- Included Figures
- 2 Crew Torso Figures
M4A3E8 Sherman Korean War 35359
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$58.99