I'm building Tasca M4A1 and I want to finish it as a tank from 2nd AD in Italy. Now, I couldn't find any pictures of that particular tank and I am not sure which type of air filter should I use ? According to the instructions it should be the A type square filter, but on the other hand markings sheet shows round type air filters?

Thanks in advance
Greg

Both air cleaners were used on the M4A1, with the square type being more common in pictures. If you are wanting to do a specific tank, it would help to know which one.

By Italy, do you mean Sicily? 2nd AD was not involved on the main land according to the divisional history.

Hi Randall, thanks for reply,
In instructions it'sdescribed as tank from 3rd Battalion HQ, 67th Armored Regiment, 2nd Armored Division. Sicily, July 1943. It's in a two tone camo of OD with sand and sports big white "1" on hull sides and on bustle side. I couldn't find a photo of it anywhere in my books or on the web.

Cheers
Greg

Greg,
The tank in the instructions is shown in 2 pictures in the Concord book US Tank Battles in North Africa and Italy 1943, #7051, page 25. There is a rear view, however the tank has a deep wading trunk installed so the air cleaners are covered up. As we can't see the rear of the tank I would use the style that you like.

Thanks for info Randall!
Unfortunately this would mean that I'd have to scratchbuild or buy AM deep wading trunks to be fully accurate Guess I'll just call this OOB build

Cheers
Greg

Greg, OTB is the best idea. The deep wading made for Siclily was unique and I don't remember seeing it done before. Once the tank was safely ashore most of it was removed any how. Good luck with your project.

Gday Greg
I would let the fact that you can't get the early round style air-filters in plastic anywhere be a deciding factor, so they could be useful for the spares box. I'd go the square if you decide on a wading stack for sure...
Merry Xmas
Brad

Thanks Randall, good to know they didn't drove around with the wading gear

Hey Brad, thanks for the reply.
I won't be putting wading trunks on it. Actually after reading Randalls reply last night, I had put on the round style air cleaners. Mainly because I like the looks more, but I was also thinking about my spares box, though in a different direction. If I'd be doing second Academy Lee in any predictable future I'd like to have those square ones in my spares box

Merry Xmass guys!
Greg