Part Number: A50186

1:72 scale Airfix Tiger 1 vs Sherman Firefly Tanks Model Kit

Brand
Airfix
Scale
1:72
Origin
United Kingdom

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Airfix Tiger 1 vs Sherman Firefly Tanks in 1:72 scale. Build this military vehicle model set for your scale model collection.

This kit contains two tanks as well as 6 acrylic paints, 2 brushes and a cement glue.

The mighty clash of armour which followed the successful Allied landings on the D-Day beaches of Normandy held the potential to determine the outcome of the war. This time, the dominance of the feared Tiger 1 would be challenged by rocket firing Typhoons from the air and a recently introduced Allied tank on the ground – although appearing outwardly similar to the standard Sherman at first glance, the 17-pounder anti-tank gun mounted on the Firefly was more than capable of knocking out a Tiger. The Germans soon learned to look for the long barrelled Shermans first in any engagement and to make the Firefly a priority target, however, there were so many Shermans in Normandy that misidentification was highly likely and could prove fatal. The days of the mighty Tigers dominance may have been numbered, but no Allied tank commander would relish the prospect of facing one in combat.

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Airfix Tiger 1 vs Sherman Firefly Tanks in 1:72 scale. Build this military vehicle model set for your scale model collection.

This kit contains two tanks as well as 6 acrylic paints, 2 brushes and a cement glue.

The mighty clash of armour which followed the successful Allied landings on the D-Day beaches of Normandy held the potential to determine the outcome of the war. This time, the dominance of the feared Tiger 1 would be challenged by rocket firing Typhoons from the air and a recently introduced Allied tank on the ground – although appearing outwardly similar to the standard Sherman at first glance, the 17-pounder anti-tank gun mounted on the Firefly was more than capable of knocking out a Tiger. The Germans soon learned to look for the long barrelled Shermans first in any engagement and to make the Firefly a priority target, however, there were so many Shermans in Normandy that misidentification was highly likely and could prove fatal. The days of the mighty Tigers dominance may have been numbered, but no Allied tank commander would relish the prospect of facing one in combat.

Explore more military vehicle model kits at Kent Models.

Additional information

Weight 300 g
Brand

Airfix

Scale

1:72

Manufacturer Country

United Kingdom

Subject Type

Tank

Includes

Brush, Glue, Paint