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To begin at the beginning, Formations are a company which produce a series of indispensable detail and conversion sets for both the Sherman and the Stuart. Their products are now the first 'port of call' for anyone converting or 'accurizing' these vehicles in 1/35th scale. These three new sets will find an immediate market amongst the 'Shermanholics' amongst us...

Three new products have been announced by Formations. The first is one of those necessary 'bits' which everyone seems to need at some point during their 'Sherman Career'

Kit #F047 - Sherman VVSS Track Skids ($4.00)

* Includes 1 Set Of Accurate Sherman Track Skids

* Accurate Bolt Detail On Both Ends

* Accurate Shape Of Rear of Skid Not Found on Any Currently Available Plastic Kit

The set includes 8 skids (6 required) which allow for two to be sacrificed to the carpet monster...

Kit #F048 - British Sherman Hull and Turret Stowage Boxes ($8)

* 4 Accurately Detailed Stowage Boxes for 1/35th scale Sherman Kits.

* Includes M4A4 Rear Hull Stowage Box with Detailed Latches, Hinges, and Mounting Brackets.

* Includes M4A4 Rear First Aid Box Which is Not Included in DML's Kits.

* Includes Rectangular Style Turret Stowage Box with Hinge and Latch Detail.

* Includes Crusader Style Turret Stowage Box Which was Common On Commonwealth Shermans in the North African and Italian Campaigns.

* Enough Boxes to Build Two Shermans.

The third release (and I make no apologies for leaving this for last...) is:

Kit #F049 - Sherman V Conversion for DML Firefly ($50)

$50 may seem like a lot of money for a conversion set, however, what this set incudes is truly impressive....

* Designed to Convert DML kit #6182 Firefly to a 75mm Sherman V

* Includes Complete Replacement Early Sherman Turret with Choice of M34 or M34A1 Mantlets

* Includes Highly Detailed Replacement Three Piece Transmission/Final Drive Cover

* Includes A Complete Set of Stamped Spoked Sherman Roadwheels with Accurate Back Side Detail, Grease Fittings and Rivets, Along With a Spare.

* Includes Stamped Idler Wheels with Accurate Grease Fittings and Front and Back Detail.

* Includes MV Products Lenses for Headlights and Searchlight.

Kit Contents

*a Set of Hull and Turret Stowage Boxes with M4A4 Rear Hull Box, First Aid Box, Rectangular Turret Box and Crusader Style Rear Turret Box.

*Includes Detailed Front Fenders.

*Accurate Casting and Foundry Marks on Turret, Mantlets, and Transmission Cover.

*Includes a Full Set of Pioneer Tools and Many Hull and Turret details Including Lift Rings, MG Barrels, Tow Clevises, Taillights, Fire Extingushers, Cable Ends, Cable Brackets, and Armored Fuel Caps.

*Designed for DML Kit 6182 but will fit any of DML/Dragon's Firefly and M4A4 Kits.

*Includes Decals for Three Tanks ( Limited Offer)

Formations Products can be purchased directly from them on their website:

Formations Website

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