UM | 475 | Sherman IC Firefly Composite Hull | 1:72

UM | 475 | Sherman IC Firefly Composite Hull | 1:72

Plastic model kit, glue and paint are not included.

The Sherman Firefly was developed in 1944 when the British Army needed a tank capable of fighting Germany's heavily armored Panther and Tiger tanks. Engineers successfully fitted the powerful British 17 pounder gun into the American M4 Sherman chassis. The result was one of the most effective Allied tank destroyers of the war.

The Composite Hull version featured a cast front hull section combined with a welded rear hull, offering improved production efficiency while maintaining excellent protection. Firefly tanks served with British, Canadian and Polish units throughout Northwest Europe, including operations in Normandy, Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany. During Operation Market Garden, Fireflies provided crucial fire support and anti tank capability against German armored forces.