Hello there,

This may be a little basic as a question but my knowledge of M4 variants is limited.

What would be the best base kit for this vehicle, "Strasbourg"', from 5ème RCA, 1ère DB:



A friend of mine's grandfather was in this tank.
I'd like to make sure I have everything I need before I start on it.

Thanks in advance.

Sean

Hi Sean

According to Chars-francais.net, "Strasbourg" was a M4A2 :

http://www.chars-francais.net/2015/index.php/classement-individuel/m-4-sherman?task=view&id=1080

(just to narrow your kit search )

Here are two links that may help with French A2's :

http://www.colleurs-de-plastique.com/forums/showthread.php?45879-M4A2-2%E8me-DB-au-1-35-quel-kit

http://www.small-tracks.org/t9098-m4a2-sherman-vesoul-5eme-rca-dragon-1-35

H.P.

Merci H.P.

I'd forgotten what a good site the chars-francais one is.

Cheers

Sean

Je vais suivre ce thread avec beaucoup d'intérêt!

DML's M4A2 "Tarawa" kit, #6062, provides the correct "Fischer" built hull with the welded hoods as does their Sherman III "Sicily" kit #6231.
I'd stick with #6062 as it has the correct fenders in the box. #6231 has the full sand shields which are not needed.

Thanks very much.

Cheers

Sean