1/35 Duckbills for U.S. M4 Sherman T62 Tracks Part 2 – Bronco Model AB3550

Manufacturer: Bronco Model
Availability: In stock
SKU: Bronco Model AB3550
This Bronco Model duckbill set accurately reproduces additional Sherman track extensions used during late WWII operations.
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The Bronco Models 1/35 Duckbills for U.S. M4 Sherman T62 Tracks Part 2 (AB3550) is a precision‑molded upgrade set designed for modelers who want to add maximum realism to their Sherman builds. These extended end connectors, commonly known as duckbills, were essential for improving the mobility of M4 tanks operating in soft or unstable terrain.

Historical Background

The U.S. M4 Sherman served in nearly every theater of WWII, but its relatively narrow tracks often struggled in mud, snow, volcanic ash, and loose sand. To solve this, engineers developed duckbill track extenders, which widened the track footprint and reduced ground pressure.

The T62 steel track was one of several heavy‑duty track types used on late‑war Shermans, particularly:

  • In Northwest Europe, where mud and winter conditions caused severe bogging

  • During the Battle of the Bulge, where duckbills were urgently fitted in the field

  • In the Pacific, where volcanic ash and jungle mud made mobility difficult

  • On M4A3, M4A2, and M4A1 variants equipped with steel chevron tracks

Duckbills were often installed unevenly or lost during combat, giving modelers the opportunity to create highly realistic, battle‑worn track runs.

Kit Highlights

Bronco’s AB3550 upgrade set provides finely detailed duckbill extenders specifically designed for T62 steel tracks:

  • Accurate extended end connectors for T62 track links

  • Crisp bolt, hinge, and connector detail

  • Enough parts to equip a full set of tracks

  • Perfect for late‑war European or Pacific Shermans

  • Ideal for dioramas featuring mud, snow, or soft terrain

  • Compatible with Bronco, Dragon, Asuka, Tamiya, and other Sherman kits

This set is perfect for modelers who want to elevate their Sherman builds with historically accurate, visually impactful track details. Whether you're building a Bulge‑era M4A3 or a Pacific‑theater M4A2, these duckbills add authenticity and depth.

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Products specifications

Attribute name Attribute value
Country America
Group Accessory
Wars Spanish Civil War, WWII, Soviet–Japanese border conflicts, Winter War (1939)
Side Allies
Vehicle Common Name Sherman
Sub Group Tracks, Track Set
Vehicle Type M4 Sherman
Used By America, Finland, Germany, Russia, Spain
Scale 1/35
Model Production Year 2016
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