Tamiya 1:35 M4A3 Sherman 105mm Howitzer Model Kit

The Tamiya 1:35 M4A3 Sherman 105mm Howitzer is a plastic scale model kit of the M4A3 Sherman variant equipped with a 105mm howitzer, a close-support version of the famous American WWII medium tank.

About the tank

The real M4A3 Sherman (105mm) was a fire-support version of the standard Sherman, designed to provide high-explosive artillery support for infantry and armoured units.

Key characteristics of the real vehicle:

• 105mm M4 howitzer in a modified Sherman turret

• used for infantry support rather than tank-to-tank combat

• excellent high-explosive firepower against fortifications

• based on the reliable M4A3 chassis

• crew of 5

• used extensively in the European Theatre (1944–45)

• often operated alongside standard 75mm and 76mm Shermans

It played an important role in suppressing enemy positions during Allied advances.

About the model kit

The Tamiya 1:35 M4A3 Sherman 105mm Howitzer is a classic armour kit known for its accurate proportions and ease of assembly.

Typical features include:

• 1:35 scale plastic tank kit

• detailed M4A3 hull and suspension

• accurately moulded 105mm howitzer turret

• realistic gun mantlet and recoil area

• link-and-length or rubber band tracks (depending on boxing)

• optional hatches and external stowage

• decal markings for U.S. Army units

The kit is designed for reliable build quality and strong diorama potential.

Key features

✔ 1:35 scale WWII U.S. medium tank variant
✔ M4A3 Sherman with 105mm howitzer
✔ Infantry support fire configuration
✔ Detailed turret and hull design
✔ Accurate suspension and running gear
✔ U.S. Army marking options included

Typical build use

This kit is ideal for:

• WWII Allied armour collections

• Normandy and Western Europe dioramas

• combined arms infantry support scenes

• Sherman variant comparison builds

• intermediate armour modelling projects

Skill level

Intermediate

Suitable for:

• modellers with basic armour experience

• hobbyists interested in Sherman variants

• builders focused on weathering and diorama work

Ideal for

• WWII U.S. armour enthusiasts

• Sherman tank collectors

• 1:35 scale tank modellers

• European theatre diorama builders

• Tamiya military kit fans

Summary

The Tamiya 1:35 M4A3 Sherman 105mm Howitzer is a detailed model of the close-support variant of America’s most famous tank, designed to represent its vital role in providing high-explosive firepower for Allied infantry during WWII.