lion and lioness vol 6

SabInga Martin: Lion & Lioness of the Line

Early IDF Sherman Tanks – Volume 6

This sixth volume in the Lion & Lioness of the Line series covers the early Sheman tanks in service with the Isralei Defense Force. Authored by Dr. Robert Manasherob, a world recognized expert on Israeli military vehicles, this volume contains detailed descriptions of the design, developments, combat, operations and history.

• 80 pages – including 37 in full color
• More than 250 black and white and color photos
• Dozens of unique and previously unpublished photos
• Combat photos
• In-action photos
• Walk-around photos
• 1/35 scale line drawings
• Newly discovered, unique makings
• Detailed color profiles
• Never before seen tactical markings

Lion Marc LM10039

Lion Marc: 76mm Barrel with Muzzle Ring for Sherman for 1/35 DML and Tasca models.

Cyber Hobby 9122

Cyber Hobby: Israeli M50 Super Sherman

A new Orange Box kit is joining Dragon’s 1/35 scale collection. The item in question is an Israeli M50 Super Sherman accompanied by a set of four Israeli paratrooper figures. The M50 Super Sherman was an important element in the Israel Defense Force (IDF) for nearly 30 years beginning in 1956 when it first appeared.

The Super Sherman mated a 75mm CN 75-50 gun from France onto an M4 Sherman hull, with most tanks featuring HVSS suspension and a Cummins V8 diesel engine. It represents a prime example of how an obsolete tank can be upgraded to new capabilities far beyond the original role envisioned for it. In total, Israel converted approximately 300 M50 tanks by 1964. The M50 Super Sherman saw combat in the Six-Say War in 1967, as well as the Yom Kippur War in 1973. In doing so, it proved itself capable of taking on newer tanks like the Soviet-built T-54 and T-55.

This Orange Box item is a re-release of Dragon’s original M50 Super Sherman kit. It is a popular 1/35 scale kit that builds into an accurate replica of the original Israeli tank. The tank has also been upgraded with the inclusion of a DS tracks for even greater convenience. There are also four Israeli paratrooper figures to accompany the tank, thus allowing modelers to create an instant diorama.

The figures are fully geared and armed with a variety of typical Israeli weapons. Israel has been involved in some desperate conflicts over the years, and a combat scene can be recreated with this Orange Box item that comes at a very reasonable price.

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Dust Models D35025

Dust Models: WWII U.S. Tank Crew in winter uniform ”Mickey crew” (resin)

These two US tank crew figurines by Nino Piozzichemi also belong to the Dust/WW2 figurine range.

This new range offers to the WW2 modellers perfect reproductions of historical uniforms also compatible with the Dust collection. This US tank commander and crew member in winter uniform perfectly fit any Late war Sherman and Pershing tank commander cupola as well as the Dust Mickey cupola.

Verlinden 2605

Verlinden: This resin set provides a full compliment of burned out solid steel roadwheels for the M4 Sherman series. Note that the axle holes must be drilled out to fit them to your choice of Sherman kits.

Model Club 3501

Model Club: Sherman M4A3E8′s Concrete Armor

The set contains 3 resin pieces to build the M4A3E8′s Concrete Armor was issue by the 12th Armored Division in February-January 1945.

In order to strenght late Sherman’s anti-tank features the 12th’s ordnance officers decided to develop a local expedient using concrete applied over the glacis plate and the hull sides with steel rebar for internal reinforcement.

Verlinden 2600

Verlinden: This is a full set of Sherman solid roadwheels with distressed/damaged rubber tires.

Lion and Lioness

SabInga Martin Publications: Lion & Lioness of the Line - The First IDF Sherman Tanks – Volume 5

This fifth volume in the Lion & Lioness of the Line series covers the first Sheman tanks in service with the Isralei Defense Force. This volume covers the covert aqusition and history of Meir, Tamar, Rut II and Ada. Authored by Dr. Robert Manasherob, a world recognized expert on Israeli military vehicles, this volume contains detailed descriptions of the design, developments, combat, operations and history.

• 80 pages – including 30 in full color
• More than 300 black and white and color photos
• Dozens of unique and previously unpublished photos
• Combat photos
• In-action photos
• Walk-around photos
• 1/35 scale line drawings
• Newly discovered, unique makings
• Detailed color profiles
• Tactical markings