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M4A3 (late) Platoon (UBX44)

M4A3 (late) Platoon (UBX44)

M4A3 (late) Platoon (UBX44)
includes five plastic M4A3 (late) sprues (with 75mm turret / gun options; 76mm turret / gun options; 105mm gun option; & Uparmoured option) one plastic Tank Commander sprue & one US Tank decal sheet.

The M4A3 was developed as a replacement model for the M4 and M4A1. There are two major features that you can use to identify an M4A3 Sherman tank.

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While the M4A3 improved the breed, some things still needed to be addressed. One of the critical flaws was the fact that the tank’s ammo tended to catch on fire with practically every hit. To fix this, designers added ‘wet’ stowage ammo racks. They also added another hatch on the top of the turret to help the crew get out faster.
M4A3 (late) Platoon (UBX44)
The Plastic M4A3 (late) Sprue
M4A3 (late) Platoon (UBX44)
The Plastic Tank Commander Sprue The US Tank Decal Sheet
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The front end of the M4A3 also underwent some changes. The drivers’ hatches were made larger, prompting the front armour plate to be tilted at a steeper angle. Extra armour protection was also added. The M4A3 (late) model first saw action as replacement vehicles from September 1944 and served to the end of the war.
The M4A3 Sherman (late)
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The M4A3 Sherman (late) in Flames Of War
      Armour
   
Name Mobility
Front
Side
Top
Equipment and Notes
Weapon
Range
ROF
Anti-tank
Firepower
 
M4A3 Sherman (late) Standard Tank 7 4 1 Co-ax MG, Hull MG, .50 cal AA MG, Detroit's Finest, Protected ammo, Tank telephone.
M3 75mm gun
32"/80cm
2
10
3+
Smoke, Stabiliser.
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The M4A3 (76mm) married the new M4A3 hull with the 76mm gun, making for a fast, hard-hitting tank. This gave US tank crews a definite edge over German medium tanks, as well as giving Panther and Tiger crews something to truly fear.

Like the other late M4A3 models, the M4A3 (76mm) tank by its steep front armour plating and crew hatches. Of course the 76mm gun is another dead give-away, but once again the turret was redesigned and the loader’s hatch was made into a single-piece oval hatch. The M4A3 (76mm) came into service along side the M4A3 (late) models in September, 1944.
The M4A3 Sherman (76mm)
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The M4A3 Sherman (76mm) in Flames Of War
      Armour
   
Name
Mobility
Front
Side
Top
Equipment and Notes
Weapon
Range
ROF
Anti-tank
Firepower

M4A3 (76mm) Sherman Standard Tank 7 4 1 Co-ax MG, Hull MG, .50 cal AA MG,
Protected ammo, Tank telephone.
M1 76mm gun (late)
32"/80cm
2
13
3+
Stabiliser.
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The Uparmoured M4A3 (late)
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The Uparmoured M4A3 (late) in Flames Of War
      Armour
   
Name Mobility
Front
Side
Top
Equipment and Notes
Weapon
Range
ROF
Anti-tank
Firepower
 
Uparmoured M4A3 (late) Standard Tank 8 5 1 Co-ax MG, Hull MG, .50 cal AA MG,
Protected ammo, Tank telephone.
M3 75mm gun
32"/80cm
2
10
3+ Smoke, Stabiliser.
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The Uparmoured M4A3 (76mm)
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The Uparmoured M4A3 (76mm) in Flames Of War
      Armour
   
Name Mobility
Front
Side
Top
Equipment and Notes
Weapon
Range
ROF
Anti-tank
Firepower
 
Uparmoured M4A3 (76mm) Standard Tank 8 5 1 Co-ax MG, Hull MG, .50 cal AA MG,
Protected ammo, Tank telephone.
M1 76mm gun (late)
32"/80cm
2
13
3+ Stabiliser.
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The 105mm assault gun variant was developed to lend serious firepower to the fight. Their role was to use their high-calibre shells to knock out enemy infantry and gun positions.

The assault gun was based on both the older M4 and the late M4A3 chassis and are similar to those models in appearance.

Designed by
Will Jayne
Painted by Aaron Mathie

The M4A3 (105mm) Sherman
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The M4A3 (105mm) Sherman in Flames Of War
      Armour
   
Name Mobility
Front
Side
Top
Equipment and Notes
Weapon
Range
ROF
Anti-tank
Firepower
 
M4A3 (105mm) Sherman Standard Tank 7 4 1 Co-ax MG, Hull MG,
.50 cal AA MG, Protected ammo.
M4 105mm howitzer 24"/60cm
1
0
2+ Breakthrough gun, Slow traverse, Smoke.
Firing bombardments 48"/120cm -
4
4+
 
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The Contents of the M4A3 (late) Sherman Platoon Box Set
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M4A3 (late) Platoon (UBX44)
Description of Components
a. 5x Plastic M4A3 (late) sprues.
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Description of Components Description of Components
a. 1x Plastic Tank Commander sprue. a. 1x US Tank Decal sheet.
M4A3 (late) Platoon (UBX44)

Assembling The M4A3 (late) Platoon
Join Blake as he demonstrates how assemble M4A3 Sherman (late) and all of the variants available in the new plastic M4A3 (late) Platoon box set.

Assembling The M4A3 (late) Platoon...


Last Updated On Monday, February 25, 2019