The Border Model BT-056 1/35 Sherman M4A1 Late is a premium plastic model kit from Border Model, capturing the late-production variant of the iconic M4A1 Sherman — the cast-hull version of America's most important tank of the Second World War — with the exceptional engineering detail that has made Border Model one of the most respected names in 1/35 armor modeling.
The M4A1 Sherman was the first production variant of the M4 family, distinguished by its distinctive one-piece cast hull whose rounded, flowing contours set it apart from the welded-hull M4. The M4A1 served in every major Allied theater from North Africa to Northwest Europe and the Pacific, equipping American armored divisions as well as British and Commonwealth forces under Lend-Lease. Late-production M4A1s incorporated a series of progressive improvements — wet ammo stowage, improved armor configuration, upgraded suspension components, and the HVSS or revised VVSS suspension units — that significantly enhanced combat effectiveness. Despite being outgunned by heavier German armor in the later stages of the war, the Sherman's superior numbers, mechanical reliability, ease of maintenance, and tactical flexibility made it the cornerstone of Allied armored power from 1942 to 1945. Border Model's BT-056 captures the late-model M4A1 in exceptional detail, including individual workable track links, aluminum barrel options, photo-etched detail parts, 3D-printed components, and a generous stowage set including both US Army and captured German accessories.
Key Features:
- Two gun barrel options — aluminum metal barrel and plastic barrel included
- Photo-etched (PE) parts for grilles, mesh, and fine detail elements
- 3D-printed parts included for ultra-fine detail components
- Movable individual-link tracks and workable VVSS suspension
- Hatches can be displayed open or closed
- Decals for 4 historically accurate paint schemes
- Full stowage set — US Army packages, boxes, captured German gas mask and helmet
- Clear parts included for vision blocks and periscopes
- Unassembled and unpainted — glue and paint required, sold separately
Ideal For:
- WWII Allied armor diorama builders
- Advanced armor scale modelers seeking a premium Sherman kit
- Competition modelers requiring metal barrel and PE detail
- Modelers depicting US, British, or Lend-Lease Sherman operations
Border Model's BT-056 Sherman M4A1 Late sets a new benchmark for this iconic subject, combining metal barrel options, 3D-printed detail parts, workable tracks, and comprehensive stowage in a single premium package. Available at AFVHobbyHub.com.
