{"product_id":"dragon-1-35-m51-isherman-1997","title":"Dragon 1:35 M51 Isherman (1997)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDragon 1:35 M51 Isherman (1997)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eDragon 1:35 M51 Isherman (1997)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a plastic model kit depicting the \u003cstrong\u003eIsraeli-modified M4 Sherman tank fitted with the 105mm CN 105 F1 gun\u003c\/strong\u003e, widely known as the \u003cstrong\u003eM51 “Isherman”\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit represents the upgraded Sherman used by the \u003cstrong\u003eIsraeli Defence Forces (IDF)\u003c\/strong\u003e during the 1960s and 1970s, most notably in conflicts such as the \u003cstrong\u003eSix-Day War and Yom Kippur War\u003c\/strong\u003e, where it served effectively against more modern armoured threats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the M51 Isherman\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe M51 was a heavily modified Sherman, upgraded with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ea shortened 105mm French-designed gun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eimproved suspension and drivetrain components\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eupgraded fire control and battlefield capability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite its WWII-era origins, it remained combat-effective due to its powerful main armament and Israeli battlefield tactics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKit features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ 1:35 scale IDF M51 Sherman variant\u003cbr\u003e✔ Late-war\/post-war modification details\u003cbr\u003e✔ Detailed hull and turret structure\u003cbr\u003e✔ 105mm gun with distinctive muzzle brake\u003cbr\u003e✔ Individual track links or detailed track assembly (typical of Dragon kits of the era)\u003cbr\u003e✔ Fine recessed surface detail for its time period\u003cbr\u003e✔ Military accessories and external fittings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSkill level\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest suited for modellers familiar with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003emulti-part armour kits\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003etrack assembly and alignment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ebasic to moderate weathering techniques\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOlder Dragon kits can require \u003cstrong\u003ecareful dry-fitting and cleanup of parts\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended finishing options\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ IDF sand\/yellow desert camouflage\u003cbr\u003e✔ Six-Day War operational appearance\u003cbr\u003e✔ Yom Kippur War weathered battlefield finish\u003cbr\u003e✔ Dust-heavy desert diorama builds\u003cbr\u003e✔ Stowage-heavy frontline configurations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIdeal for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCold War armour enthusiasts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIsraeli Defence Forces vehicle modellers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1:35 scale tank collectors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesert warfare diorama builders\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSherman variant specialists\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSummary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dragon 1:35 M51 Isherman (1997) is a \u003cstrong\u003eclassic armour kit representing the heavily upgraded Israeli Sherman tank\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering a historically significant subject with strong diorama potential, particularly for Cold War and Middle Eastern conflict modelling.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dragon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57079387455863,"sku":"3529","price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0664\/9223\/6003\/files\/20260513_121415.jpg?v=1778678059","url":"https:\/\/www.pathfindermodels.co.uk\/products\/dragon-1-35-m51-isherman-1997","provider":"Pathfinder Models ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}