26506 Tamiya - 1/48 US Med Tank M4 Sherman - Finished EP 66th Armored Reg. WWI  [26506]

U.S. Medium Tank M4 Sherman Early Production 66th Armored Regiment

A long and Glorious History

The 66th Armored Regiment could be the oldest armored unit in the usa Army, with heritage dating through the innauguration of Tank Service in February 1918. After serving with distinction in France through the initial World War, the 66th once again saddled up for worldwide duty, landing M4 Sherman tanks throughout the amphibious intrusion of French Morocco in December 1942. The 66th fought through North Africa, and took part in tough combat through the intrusion of Sicily. Going into action on European front part, the 66th landed on coast of Normandy on June 9th, 1944, a short while later going inland to fight the determined defenders among the list of difficult bocage (hedgerow) landscape. Some of the bitterest combat occurred over the strategic city of Saint-Lo, when the 66th's tenacity and heroism carried your day the Allies.

Concerning the model

• Completely assembled 1/48 M4 Sherman pre-painted with markings pre-applied.
• Markings: H Co., 66th Armored Regt., second Armored Div., Normandy, Aug. 1944. Paint scheme: Dark olive drab/Red brown two color pattern.
• Weathering method used by ultra-realistic finish.
• Die-cast paid off hull for unwanted weight and improved realism.
• Length: 119mm ?Includes unique display base with nameplate.