Israeli Tank M1 Super Sherman – Tamiya 35322- plastic model kit – 1/35 scale

The kit represents the IDF M1 Sherman as initially used in IDF service with the only additions from the standard M4A1 76(W) VVSS being a guard added over the original siren guard and canvas dust cover added to the mantlet as well as some minor fittings for Israeli equipment but essentially they remained true to the original M4A1 76(W) VVSS configuration.
As it comes in the box the kit can be built in the IDF markings provided or as a WWII US Army M4A1 76(W) VVSS as it doesn’t include the fittings for the mantlet dust cover presumably to allow easier finishing as a US vehicle?

And so to the kit, this is part new and part old as it includes the lower hull tub, running gear, pioneer tools and numerous smaller detail from the original Tamiya Shermans with sprue A dated 1987 and sprue B dated 1981 plus new parts for the upper hull and turret and the associated smaller parts and has 211 parts in olive drab plastic plus a few vinyl poly caps and a length of twine along with the decal and instruction sheets.