RFM | 5161 | M-50 Sherman Early Pattern Degem Aleph or Degem Beth | 1:35

RFM | 5161 | M-50 Sherman Early Pattern Degem Aleph or Degem Beth | 1:35

Plastic model kit, glue and paint are not included. What is included:

• Option to build 2 variants: the Degem Aleph or Degem Beth
• Multiple gearbox housings and rear aromor options
• 3 different drive sprockets
• 3 different support rollers
• 2 different types of tracks
• Worable single link tracks and running gear
• Hatches can be build open or closed

This is a pre-order product, the expected delivery date is the end of September.

It is possible for this product to be delayed, and therefore delivered later than first expected.

The RFM 1:35 M‑50 Sherman Early Pattern is an ideal kit for model builders who enjoy detailed Israeli armored vehicles and iconic post‑war Sherman variants. This kit allows you to build either the Degem Aleph or the Degem Beth, two early versions of the Israeli M‑50, each with its own unique characteristics.

The M‑50 Sherman was an Israeli modernization of the American M4 Sherman, developed in the 1950s to strengthen the IDF (Israel Defense Forces) tank fleet. The original 75 mm gun was replaced with the French CN‑75‑50 75 mm cannon, known from the AMX‑13. This upgrade gave the M‑50 significantly improved anti‑tank capabilities.

The Degem Aleph was the early variant based on older Sherman hulls with VVSS suspension, while the Degem Beth was the improved version equipped with HVSS suspension for better mobility and stability.

The M‑50 played an important role in several conflicts, including the Suez Crisis (1956) and the Six‑Day War (1967). Thanks to these modernizations, the Sherman remained surprisingly effective despite its origins in the Second World War.