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Thanks to a bit of detective work by Stuke Sowle, we are now able to bring the first details of what wll be a very welcome release for Allied modelers in 1/35th....

DRA 6255 - 1/35 Sherman M4A3 76(w) - Battle of the Bulge Was previously announced in DML's 2005 catalogue. Now a release date of June 2005 has been given along with some interesting details....

NEW Tooling:

- newly tooled turret, with realistic texturing

- newly tooled M4A3 engine deck

- newly tooled rear hull plate

- completely new parts for the rear hull exhausts

- new racks for the spare track links

METAL Parts:

- aluminum 76mm gun barrel

- bonus brass ammo (two types)

- metal tow cable

MORE Features:

- cupola hatch can be assembled as either open or closed

- clear parts for the vision blocks

- MG with hollow muzzle

- photo-etched light guards

- rear hull plate is set at the correct angle (a 1st on the market!)

- individual track links

- BONUS 1/35 U.S. infantrymen (x 4) and tank crew (x 5)

Release date is set at June 2005 with a listed price of $37.95

Images and more details as they become available...