{"product_id":"tamiya-korean-war-us-medium-tank-m4a3e8-sherman-east-eight-135-scale-model-kit","title":"Tamiya Korean War US Medium Tank M4A3E8 Sherman East Eight, 1:35 Scale Model Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Sherman – reliable and available in huge numbers - was a gamechanger for the Allies in WWII, and the Easy Eight a prevalent variant most notable for its horizontal volute spring suspension (HVSS) and smooth ride. The Easy Eight's career did not end with WWII, however, as a number were refurbished and thrown back into action by a largely demobilized U.S. Army in the Korean War from 1950. They faced off against T34\/85s operated by the Korean People's Army with great success, and were later often used in a supporting fire role.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model assembly kit depicts the Korean War variant of the M4A3E8 \"Easy Eight\" Sherman. This kit variant includes new parts!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis faithful recreation depicts the numerous updates typical of Easy Eights deployed in the Korean War.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe striking \"Rice's Red Devils\" marking scheme is updated based upon new photographic evidence.Commander and loader torso figures add extra realism. Loader has choice of two headgear types.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate slide mold parts recreate M2 machine gun mount and barrel attachment point for super detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForm of the canvas gun shield cover so typical of a Korean War M4A3E8 is depicted with superb reality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWider T80 double pin tracks are recreated using belt-type parts, for a fuss-free yet highly effective finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories show off a sharp finish: late production deflector, communications equipment and more are recreated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate your own mini diorama by pairing the Easy Eight with the included enemy field car kit model!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"AirFix","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68175375007964,"sku":"4950344353590","price":79.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1725\/5689\/files\/Screenshot-2026-11-10-183422.png?v=1794296958","url":"https:\/\/jajascollectables.com\/products\/tamiya-korean-war-us-medium-tank-m4a3e8-sherman-east-eight-135-scale-model-kit","provider":"Ja Ja's Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}