Description

A journey through time to the beginnings of plastic model making

This kit is more than just a model – it is a piece of cultural history. The M4 Sherman is based on the original tools from 1955. You are holding one of the kits in your hands that started the hobby of plastic model making. This classic is presented as a strictly limited edition in the original packaging from 1955. For collectors and lovers of “old school” kits, this re-edition is an absolute must that authentically reproduces the charm of the early years.

Building this M4 Sherman is a nostalgic experience. You work with 64 pieces that are made exactly as they were almost 70 years ago. This means that you are embarking on a journey into the past in which “model building” in the literal sense – sanding, adjusting, gluing – is the focus. The result is an authentic witness to model building history.

Special features

•  Historical forms: The model is made with the original molds (“tools”) from 1955. Experience the feel and style of the first generation of model making.
• High collector value: Due to the limitation and the historical “Box Scale” format (scale 1:40), this kit is a rarity.
• Nostalgic packaging: The set comes in the classic artwork design from 1955, which makes it an eye-catcher even when unopened.
• Challenge Level 4: Historical kits often require more craftsmanship in preparation and assembly than modern plug-in kits – a real project for experts.
• Historical original: The M4 Sherman was the backbone of the Allied armored forces in World War II, with over 50,000 units built.

Background

The M4 Sherman is one of the most iconic tanks in history. Robust, reliable and mass-produced, it was used in all theaters of war from Europe to the Pacific. This kit captures not only the vehicle, but also the spirit of the 1950s, when military technology first entered children’s rooms on a large scale as a hobby model.

Assembly and painting required. Kit does not include model cement glue, paint, and tools. Adult supervision where required.

Contents subject to change.