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The U.S. company Formations Models covers in 1/35th scale, three vehicle types - the Stuart, the Lee and the M4 Sherman. Now, they have announced FIVE new releases for the latter, covering a variety of variants.

F071 - M4 105 Conversion (for DML M4A1 76 or Italeri Sherman Kits) ($65)




The conversion set includes the following:

Complete Replacement 105 mm Sherman Turret with cast texture and casting marks. Includes late vision cupola, highly detailed mantlet, periscopes, lift rings, and many additional details. Gun breech and radio detail for turret interior.

Complete Replacement late M4 Upper Hull with accurate Cast Texture around hatches, casting numbers and foundry marks

Complete Set of Pioneer Tools with cast on brackets and straps
Includes a Replacement Idler Wheels with back side detail
Includes a Pair of Late Round Air Cleaners

Includes M.V. Products Lenses for headlights and turret searchlight

F071B - M4 105mm Sherman Ib British Parts ($15)



Set includes:

Parts to build a British or Commonwealth tank with or F071 Conversion or F072 105 Turret
Includes No. 19 British Radio for turret interior

Includes British Pattern antenna mounts
Includes Turret Bustle Stowage Box
Includes British Pattern Fire Extinguishers

F072 - M4 105 mm Sherman Turret ($25)



Accurate Replacement Turret for 105 mm Shermans

Accurate Cast Texture and Casting Marks
Optional Position Pistol Port Door
Accurate Vision Cupola with Interior Vision Block detail, and hatch can be made workable

Includes Gun Breech, Elevation Gear, Co-axial M.G., Recoil Guard, Traverse Mechanism, Gunner's Sight and SCR 528 Radio for turret interior

Highly Detailed Gun Mantlet with Accurate Casting Marks and Foul Weather Cover Mounting Strips

Includes an Accurate Aiming Stake rack for hull rear (not shown)
Perfect as an update for Tamiya's M4A3 105, or Academy's M4A3 105 Dozer Tank, or to Convert DML's BoB M4A3 or M4A3E8 to a 105 tank.

F073 - Late Sherman Vision Cupola ($8)



Update Details:

An Accurate Replacement Vision Cupola for any 1/35th scale Sherman kit
Includes Optional Periscope, and optional open or closed exterior periscope cover
Hatch Lid can be made workable
Interior Vision Block Detail
No Gimmicky Clear Parts to install or mask

F074 - Detail Se tfor AFV Club's HVSS/M40 Suspension ($12)



Details:

Accurate Replacement Volute Springs for AFV Cub's HVSS Sets

Replaces the Inaccurate Plastic and Vinyl parts in both the HVSS Suspension Set and the M40 Kit

Accurately Depicts the Volute Spring and Mount

Includes a pair of our F057 HVSS Adjustable Idler Mounts (not pictured)

Note: Idler Mounts are not useable with the M40 kit