{"product_id":"5055286671500-airfix-172-sherman-firefly","title":"Airfix Sherman Firefly-1:72 Scale Model Kit Military Vehicles, Multicolor (Hornby Hobbies LTD A02341","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbout Airfix: UK's oldest plastic model kit manufacturer since 1952, offers a diverse range of iconic aircraft models, plastic model car kits, figures, buildings, diorama kits, historical ships, vehicles, and innovative Quickbuild starter models for beginners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbout this Model: Skill Level 1 (where 1 is for the beginner and 4 is for the more experienced modeller). This set has 88 Parts Total. This model set includes 1:72 Scale Model of the legendary Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IXc. Key features include; Early \u0026amp; Late Intakes, 469mm Wingspan, Breech Blisters, Clipped Wings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSherman Firefly: Usually deployed in a ratio of one Firefly to four standard Shermans, German tank commanders soon learned to look for the longer barrel of the Firefly and attempt to knock these tanks out first. In order to make identification more difficult, British crews would camouflage the front of their guns with light coloured paint, giving their tank the appearance of a standard 75mm equipped Sherman, hoping this deception would give them enough time to get in the first shot during any engagement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAirfix Tank Set: Build this iconic Sherman Firefly model with intricate details and precise scaling, designed for beginners and advanced modellers alike. Please note that this model set does not include paint or glue which are required for assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTank Model Kits: With Airfix's precision-engineered tank kits, you can effortlessly create highly detailed and authentic tank models, offering a satisfying experience in assembling and painting iconic vehicle replicas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAirfix Model Set - A02341 Sherman Firefly Model Building Kit - Plastic Model Tank Kits for Adults \u0026amp; Children 8+, Set Includes Sprues \u0026amp; Decals - 1:72 Scale Model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eAs Allied forces began to move off the D-Day beaches and into the Normandy countryside, they knew they would be facing strong opposition from German Panzer units, including the feared Heavy Tank Battalions. Fortunately, they now had a tank which was capable of taking on the Tigers and Panthers, in the form of the Sherman Firefly, a British designed marriage of the M4 Sherman and their famous 17-pounder anti-tank gun.  Usually deployed in a ratio of one Firefly to four standard Shermans, German tank commanders soon learned to look for the longer barrel of the Firefly and attempt to knock these tanks out first. In order to make identification more difficult, British crews would camouflage the front of their guns with light coloured paint, giving their tank the appearance of a standard 75mm equipped Sherman, hoping this deception would give them enough time to get in the first shot during any engagement.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39885556220001,"sku":"5055286671500","price":11.12,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/products\/orig_9713179_22052_jpg.jpg?v=1707864702","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/5055286671500-airfix-172-sherman-firefly","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}