AirfixModel Tank - A02341 Sherman Firefly, Plastic Model Kits for Adults & Kids 14+, 1:72 Scale, Skill Level 1, WW2 Theme Military Models, World War 2 Tanks

He likes tanks and the Sherman.

I build primarily "Sherman and related armor fighting vehicles in small scale" . At first, I was very excited to see Airfix released it's second Sherman tank after all these years. However, the kit is somewhat not up to today's standard, which is, in my opinion, is set by Heller and Dragon. First, the positives: The tracks are in hard plastic, which mean they can be glued easily. The way they were designed are not as painful to assemble as the usual length and link style tracks. A British style antenna base is included, a detail that I have not seen before in this scale. The dimensions and shape are overall accurate and parts assemble with good fit.The negatives: The three pieces transmission/differential housing lack detail (bolts). It is similar to the old Airfix Sherman from the 1960s!!! The cover art and the instruction both erroneously have the bow machine gun instead of a covering plate (fortunately, it is included). All hatches are molded closed. Most of the tools are molded on with soft detail. The shovel has an odd shape. The rear fender have part of the sand shield still attached, which I think should be removed. Front lights are missing their guards and the rear lights and guards are completely missing. The machine gun for the commander is missing. Although I am quite disappointed with this kit, I still bought four, because Sherman V (M4A4) is the most common British Sherman and potential for building different variants, not just Firefly, is endless.

excelente calidad y detalle en los nuevos kits de airfix

Airfix si distingue in questo caso per aver inventato un modello semplice .. possibilità di montare cingoli e ruote in un unico pezzo .oppure con cingoli e ruote separate...io consiglio per un lavoro più accurato la seconda soluzione..il resto del montaggio fila liscio come l'olio..ottimo modello per iniziare..il modellismo senza rinunciare a un buon dettaglio

It was a joy to make it kept me occupied and is a good contribution to my diorama

Maquette très sympa et facile à monter, notice plutôt clair et rendu final très correct.

完成写真からある程度は推測出来ましたが、前作のクロムウェルの時の様なキレがありません。組み立ててみて気になる点としては、①組立式の足回りの起動輪（C7/C11）の組み合わせの番号のミス。②誘導輪の取付部が貧弱なので、接着時間を充分に取るか、金属線を埋め込んで補強するか。③３ピース・デファレンシャル・ハウジング（A5）の接合部の継ぎ目及び貫通ボルトの無視（→エレール製を移植）④車体前面のライトガード、砲塔吊り下げ用のリング3か所、車体前後の牽引用シャックル及び車体後部の牽引用フック等々見れば見るほど無視されている箇所が多々あるので、チマチマと再現。全体を通して、ダル～い出来でガックリ。ドイツレベル（旧マッチボックス）の方がマシかも？アメ車なので英国魂に火が付かなくで、蛍の光か？次は、センチュリオンでリベンジしてクレイ！