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The latest MENG Sherman series product, TS-045 U.S. Assault Tank M4A3E2 Jumbo kit completely replicates the special “Jumbo” Sherman exterior details.
The new German tanks were the headache of ordinary Sherman tanks. The mass production of the M26 Pershing was still some time away. The M4A3E2, a special Sherman variant nicknamed “Jumbo” was thus born. It received much thicker chassis and turret armour on the basis of M4A3. It could withstand the shot of large calibre German tank guns and anti-tank guns. Later, it was refitted the 76mm main gun and had better anti-armour capability.

In the end of December, 1944, a “Jumbo” tank of the 4th Armoured Division under the command of Patton led a unit of U.S. soldiers to break the German Siege of Bastogne and joined forces with the 101st Airborne Division. This operation reversed the situation of the Battle of the Bulge.

This new kit features the entirely different front and side hull armor, and brand-new turret and mantlet profile have been properly represented as well.
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Hurrah for a new Jumbo kit!
OCT 29, 2019 - 09:12 AM
I wouldn't cheer to much on this kit, the track is going to be the same as with their M4A3 w kit which I'm doing a Blog Build here. All those tiny Duck Bills will have to be added on after the track is assembled. That's 79 on each side. Not going to do that. You'd be better off with the Asuka kit. Regards. Donald
NOV 01, 2019 - 08:23 PM
The Meng tracks are a pain. More or less like the Bronco tracks. I decided to glue the end connectors on the track links before assembling the tracks using tweezers and a lot of cursing.
NOV 02, 2019 - 04:22 AM
Good to see that the decals include an afro-american unit. I just wonder how it can be that a considerable amount of the war effort of the over 130,000 men (and women) is absolutely ignored. Some small sets of afro heads are available by Hornet, but no mechanics, truck drivers etc. All depends on own creativity, but men in winter uniforms, manning AFV‘s, are rare. So, which company will start providing this superb Meng model with a coloured crew?
NOV 08, 2019 - 05:32 AM
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