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Zvezda: Sherman M4A2(75)
Hulkctn

Joined: August 05, 2020
KitMaker: 2 posts
Armorama: 2 posts

Posted: Sunday, December 13, 2020 - 06:25 AM UTC
I read a good review article about "Zvezda M4A2 Sherman" Box contents. I advise. https://hobbyzero.com/kit-reviews/zvezda-m4a2-sherman-review/

Shermania

Joined: January 30, 2013
KitMaker: 537 posts
Armorama: 531 posts

Posted: Monday, March 02, 2020 - 12:25 PM UTC
Wow, so many new sherman kits in last 1 1/2 years:)
If we could only get a new M50 and a DD tank kit in plastic would be spectacular
If we could only get a new M50 and a DD tank kit in plastic would be spectacular

multibank17pdr

Joined: February 06, 2010
KitMaker: 127 posts
Armorama: 119 posts

Posted: Thursday, January 30, 2020 - 06:55 PM UTC
Dragon large hatch M4A2 kits (ref. 6462 and 6529) were also partly incorrect in their rear low hull representation and Formations Model F130 resin update was correcting that...
I don't know how long it takes Zvezda usually to change CAD drawings into real plastic but I am very impatient to see this Sherman variant to be released. Also nature of the tracks, choice of wheels and/or decals will fueled the appetite

panamadan

Joined: July 20, 2004
KitMaker: 1,513 posts
Armorama: 1,449 posts

Posted: Thursday, January 30, 2020 - 03:26 PM UTC

GeraldOwens

Joined: March 30, 2006
KitMaker: 3,736 posts
Armorama: 3,697 posts

Posted: Thursday, January 30, 2020 - 03:17 PM UTC
I hope they realize that the gun travel lock for the 75 mm gun is shorter than the one for the 76 mm gun (Dragon still hasn't figured that out) The one on Zvezda's CAD rendering looks more like the 76 mm version. And I hope they realize that the loader's hatch on the 75 mm turret is narrower than the one on the 76 mm turret.
And it appears that once again, there will be no tie down straps for the tools.
And it appears that once again, there will be no tie down straps for the tools.

Taeuss

Joined: January 03, 2016
KitMaker: 3,791 posts
Armorama: 3,778 posts

Posted: Thursday, January 30, 2020 - 10:50 AM UTC
Looks good so far; I wonder how the tracks will be offered.

Petition2God

Joined: February 06, 2002
KitMaker: 1,526 posts
Armorama: 1,294 posts

Posted: Thursday, January 30, 2020 - 04:13 AM UTC
I agree with Russ! The CADs do look really good - details in the bottom hull, sponson covers, details in the back of the wheels, etc. No "classic" errors. Hopefully, no rivers and valleys of weld seams. Haha
I also agree that the latest Zvezda kits are well improved - check out their latest T-34's and T-90's. Plus, they're affordable. This will please Shermanholics. Definitely getting this one myself.
I also agree that the latest Zvezda kits are well improved - check out their latest T-34's and T-90's. Plus, they're affordable. This will please Shermanholics. Definitely getting this one myself.
russamotto


Joined: December 14, 2007
KitMaker: 3,389 posts
Armorama: 2,054 posts

Posted: Thursday, January 30, 2020 - 03:50 AM UTC
The CAD drawings show a lot of details, like screens above the exhausts and the fixed periscopes at the front of the hull as open. I hope they are all there on the finished product. Zvezda has been steadily improving.

varanusk



Joined: July 04, 2013
KitMaker: 1,288 posts
Armorama: 942 posts

Posted: Wednesday, January 29, 2020 - 08:40 PM UTC

Zvezda announces a new Sherman M4A2(75).
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