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This is one of those stories which got 'missed' during my absence from the site in July (and half of August). Formation Models have began producing a series of update sets for Academy's M3 Lee in 1/35th scale....

Three sets have been released initially dealing with the suspension. Due to the commonality of some components, some utility will inevitably be found for those building early-war Shermans as well. It would be reasonable to expect taht there will be more updates for the Lee in the planning stage - so watch this space!

Formations Models Recent (1/35th Releases

F068 - M3 Lee Solid Stamped Roadwheels w/ Idlers and Spare ($11)



- Stamped Wheels for M3 Medium Tank
- Grease Fittings on Wheel Face
- Back Side Wheel Detail
- Includes a Spare Wheel With Mount
- Includes a Pair of Welded Idler Wheels

A Common Wheel on Late Production Lees in North Africa (see Allied-Axis #14)

F069 - Quick Fix Suspension Set for Academy's M3 Lee ($17)



Includes Six Bogie Housings Accurately Scaled to Correct the height issue with Academy's M3 Lee kit. Includes Return Rollers and Volute Springs. Utilizes the Academy kit's Swing Arms and Road Wheels. As a bonus, the use of these parts allows the complete assembly of the spare Sherman suspension in the Academy kit

F070 - M3 Lee Style Suspension Set ($30)



Accurately Detailed Early VVSS M3 Style Suspension
Includes Seperate Accurate Adjustable Idler Mounts to Allow Adjustment of Track Tension
Includes 12 Welded Roadwheels and a Spare
Includes a pair of Welded Idler Wheels
Accurate Grease Fittings and Cast Texture
For use with M3 Medium tanks, and early M4 Sherman Variants

For these, and the many more Formations products for the Sherman and the Stuart, visit the company website: HERE!