Italeri 6586 - 1/35 M4A3E8 Sherman scale modelling kit  [IT-6586S]

Italeri 6586 - 1/35 M4A3E8 Sherman Korean War scale model

The M4A3E8 Sherman, commonly called the Easy Eight, is a refined variant of the Sherman medium tank. Italeri's kit reproduces the version that saw action during the Korean War, highlighting the design features that extended the Sherman's service life into the postwar period.

Significant upgrades for the Easy Eight included the adoption of the 76mm M1 high-velocity gun and the horizontal volute spring suspension (HVSS). These improvements enhanced the vehicle's firepower and mobility on difficult ground, and they played a role in operations alongside other tanks like the M26 Pershing and M46 Patton.

Model build and historical interest

This kit delivers clear surface detail and assembly choices that suit modellers interested in accurate finishes and period kit additions. It makes a useful subject for those tracing the technical changes in mid 20th century armoured warfare.