CyberWombat's 1/35-Scale Armor Kit and Review List
UPDATED: May 24, 2008
This is a list of all of the 1/35 armor models that I can find information on, plus links to published reviews available on the web.
Opinions expressed in the reviews are those of the reviewer, and not necessarily mine.
Any entry that says "Build" are not reviews but actual step-by-step builds of a kit.
This is a work in progress, so comments regarding improvements are welcome.
Special thanks to Al Bowie and many other fine people at Armorama for their input and encouragement.
All mistakes are property of the author. Please email me with corrections and additions.
Enjoy!
Achilles Mk II.c
Kangaroo Personnel Carrier
| Italeri (204) |
Kangaroo Personnel Carrier |
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M 3 Grant
| Academy (13212) |
M3 Grant |
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Reviews:
Ashley, Sewell |
| Tamiya (35041) |
M3 Grant |
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M 3 Lee
M 4 Sherman (Sherman I, Ic)
| Tamiya (35190) |
M4 Sherman (Early Production) |
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Incorrect Hull glacis – actually an M4A4 one; not early, more of a remanufactured mid |
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Reviews:
Brunet |
M 4A1 (76)W Sherman
| Dragon (6083) |
M4A1 (76)W "Operation Cobra" |
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Reviews:
Ashley, Rae, Sewell, Wechsler |
| Italeri (225) |
M4A1 Sherman |
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Also released under Matchbox, Revell, and Testors labels. |
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| Testors (803) |
M4A1 Sherman |
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Same kit as Italeri No. 225 |
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M 4A1 Sherman (Sherman II, IIa)
| Dragon (6048) |
M4A1 75mm Early Version |
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Reviews:
Ashley, De Sisto, McSwiney |
| Nichimo (DT-3501) |
M4A1 Sherman |
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| Nitto (unknown) |
M4A1 Sherman (Early) |
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| Tasca (35-010) |
M4A1 Sherman (Mid Production) |
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Reviews:
Ashley, de Sisto |
| Tasca (35-012) |
M4A1 Sherman (Late Production) |
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Actually Mid with some late features also released as ltd ED with Brit Stowage, Figure and 4AB markings which are really wrong |
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Reviews:
Ashley |
M 4A2 (76)W Sherman
| Academy (13010) |
M4A2 Sherman Russian Army |
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Incorrect rear hull angle on EARLY kits – later corrected |
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Reviews:
Ashley, Sewell |
| Dragon (6188) |
M4A2 (76) Red Army |
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Reviews:
Ashley, De Sisto, Sewell |
M 4A2 Sherman (Sherman III, IIIa)
| Academy (13203) |
M4A2 Sherman U.S Marines |
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47 deg late dry hull with Wading gear & T48 tracks with EEC |
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Reviews:
Ashley, De Sisto, Sewell |
| Dragon (6062) |
M4A2 "Tarawa" |
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Mid/Early Welded Hoods |
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Reviews:
Ashley, De Sisto, McGrath, S. Garcia, Sewell |
| Dragon (6231) |
Sherman Mk. III Mid Production Sicily |
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Welded hoods with Brit acc from kit 6313 and WE 210 tracks |
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Reviews:
Ashley, De Sisto, Sewell |
| Dragon (6313) |
Sherman Mk. III |
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Cast Hood variant with 3 piece transmission and T54 tracks |
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Reviews:
Ashley, De Sisto, Rae, Sewell |
| Dragon (6462) |
M4A2 U.S.M.C. Sherman Late PTO 2-In-1 |
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Late 47 deg dry hull with wooden appliqué and T54 tracks with and without EEC |
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Reviews:
Ashley, De Sisto, Sewell |
M 4A3 (105) HVSS Sherman
| Academy (13207) |
M4A3 Sherman 105mm w/M1 Dozer Blade |
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Old Italeri Lower Hull with excellent new turret, individual links |
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Reviews:
De Sisto, Sewell |
| Dragon (6354) |
M4A3 105mm HVSS |
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incorrect mantlet Size |
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Reviews:
Ashley, Branigan, De Sisto, Sewell |
| Dragon (6807) |
M4A3 HVSS POA-CWS-H5 Flamethrower |
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Old Italeri Lower Hull with excellent new turret, individual links |
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M 4A3 (105) Sherman
| Tamiya (35251) |
M4A3 Sherman 105mm Howitzer (Assault Support) |
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Comes with Winter US Infantry figures |
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Reviews:
Dextras, Sewell |
M 4A3 (76)W Sherman
| Dragon (6255) |
M4A3 (76)W VVSS "Battle of the Bulge" |
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Comes with DML US Tank Crew and 101st AB Bastogne Figure sets |
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Reviews:
Ashley, De Sisto, Sewell |
| Heller (81161) |
M4A3 Sherman |
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Rebox of Italeri 6440 kit, but with extra turret, new markings. |
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| Italeri (6440) |
M4A3 76mm Sherman |
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Labelled as M4A2 Jumbo |
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Reviews:
Sewell, Woollett |
M 4A3 Sherman (Sherman IV, IVb, IV,by, IVa, IVay)
| Italeri (288) |
M4A3 Sherman w/Calliope |
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First Sherman Kit with double sided detail on Roadwheels |
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| Italeri (6389) |
M4 Sherman USMC |
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includes an optional M4A2 engine deck (but not the M4A2 tail plate or exhausts). Has wading gear. |
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Reviews:
Brown, Lebo, Sewell |
| Tamiya (35122) |
M4A3 Sherman w/75mm Gun |
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With T54 track and large EEC |
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| Tamiya (35250) |
M4A3 Sherman 75mm Gun Late |
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With T48 track and large EEC, US Infantry Winter figures |
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Reviews:
Pieters |
M 4A3E2 Sherman "Jumbo"
| Tamiya (35139) |
M4A3E2 Sherman "Jumbo" |
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No armoured transmission cover – turret undersize |
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M 4A3E8 Sherman
| Academy (1306) |
M4A3E8 Sherman |
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copy of Tamiya kit |
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| Dragon (6183) |
M4A3E8 "Thunderbolt VII" |
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Reviews:
Ashley, De Sisto, McGrath, Rothman & Chow, Sewell |
| Dragon (6283) |
M4A3E8 Sherman "Major Albin F. Irzyk" |
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Bad Hybrid of 6255 and earlier HVSS gear |
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Reviews:
Ashley, Sewell |
| Dragon (6811) |
M4A3E8 "Easy 8" Korean War |
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Based on Italeri M4A3 late with T66 track individual link and appliqué armour – expedient Jumbo |
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| Dragon (9009) |
M4A3E8 "Easy 8" Korean War |
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Based on Italeri M4A3 late with T80 track individual link |
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| Dragon (9009X) |
M4A3E8 "Easy 8" Korean War |
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same kit as 9009 but with corrected resin hull |
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| Tamiya (3018) |
M4A3E8 Sherman U.S. Army Medium Tank |
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M 4A4 Sherman (Sherman V, Vc)
| Dragon (6035) |
M4A4 Sherman |
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Original had incorrect length lower hull - Re released in 2007 with corrected Lower Hull – 6 marking options |
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| Dragon (6035X) |
M4A4 Sherman |
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same as 6035 but w/ hedgerow cutter in resin included |
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| Dragon (6035XX) |
M4A4 Sherman |
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same as 6035 but w/ wooden applique in resin included |
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| Dragon (6041) |
M4A4 w/60lb Rocket |
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M 7 "Priest"
| Academy (13210) |
U.S. Howitzer Motor Carriage M7 Priest |
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Reviews:
Ashley, De Sisto, Sewell |
| Italeri (206) |
M7 "Priest" |
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Reviews:
Cole |
M 10 Wolverine Tank Destroyer
| AFV Club (35024) |
M-10 Tank Destroyer |
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Reviews:
Ashley, Sewell |
| AFV Club (35S07) |
M10 Wolverine (Late Production) |
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Reviews:
Ashley |
| Academy (1393) |
M10 Wolverine Tank Destroyer |
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Reviews:
Nelson |
| Academy (1397) |
M10 Duckbill Gun Motor Carriage |
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Late production version with redesigned turrent and "duck bill" counterweight |
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Reviews:
Ashley, Benolkin, Tweaks List |
| Tamiya (89554) |
M10 Wolverine Tank Destroyer |
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Actually in mixed scales of 35th & 32nd Tracks are woefull – old 70’s motorised kit |
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M 12 155mm Gun Motor Carriage
M 32B1 Armored Recovery Vehicle
| Italeri (6203) |
M32 Armored Recovery Vehicle |
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Previously available as No. 203. |
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Reviews:
Woollett |
| Testors (806) |
M32 Armored Recovery Vehicle |
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Same kit as Italeri no. 6203). |
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M 35 Prime Mover
| AFV Club (35S08) |
M35 Prime Mover |
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Hopeless attempt to rehash has wrong engine decking for M35 |
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M 36 Jackson Tank Destroyer
| AFV Club (35058) |
M36 US 90mm Tank Destroyer GMC Jackson WWII Type |
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Wrong Engine deck type for M36, bad gun tube is post war M3 minus the Extractor |
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Reviews:
Ashley, Taylor |
| Academy (1395) |
M36 Jackson Tank Destroyer |
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Postwar parts included |
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Reviews:
Ashley, Benolkin, De Sisto, Dogger |
| Italeri (250) |
M36 Jackson Tank Destroyer |
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Actually an M36B1 on M4A3 lower Hull |
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| Tamiya (MT 135) |
M36 Jackson Tank Destroyer |
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Actually in mixed scales of 35th & 32nd Tracks are woefull – old 70’s motorised kit |
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M 40 155mm Gun Motor Carriage
M 50 Super Sherman
| Dragon (3528) |
M50 Super Sherman |
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M 51 Isherman
| Academy (1373) |
M51 Super Sherman |
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Reviews:
Erlich |
| Dragon (3529) |
M51 Isherman |
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Reviews:
Sewell |
| Dragon (3539) |
M51 Isherman - Premium Edition |
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Reviews:
De Sisto, Land, Sewell, Wee |
Sherman Firefly Ic
| Dragon (6228) |
Sherman Firefly Ic |
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Sherman Firefly Ic Hybrid-Hull
| Dragon (9037) |
Sherman Firefly Ic Hybrid-Hull |
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Came in two kit variants – one as a 2-1 with alternate excellent late High Bustle 75mm turret. Re releaeased in 2007 without 2-1 option |
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Reviews:
Harrington |
Sherman Firefly Vc
| Dragon (6031) |
Sherman Vc Firefly |
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Incorrect Lower hull length and poor mantlet height in turret face, incorrect late Bogies – superceded by 6121 |
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Reviews:
Brunet |
| Dragon (6121) |
Sherman Vc Firefly |
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Still has Incorrect Lower hull length and poor mantlet height in turret face, correct Mid M4 bogies and 60lb rocket options – superceded by 6182 |
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Reviews:
Sewell |
| Dragon (6182) |
Sherman Vc Firefly |
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Corrected Hull and turret , but still wrong in small ways such as radio pot |
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Reviews:
Ashley |
| Dragon (6323) |
Sherman Vc Firefly "Douglas Kay" |
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Ltd Ed kit of 6182 for DX 07 Euro |
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| Tasca (35-009) |
Sherman Vc Firefly |
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Reviews:
Ashley, De Sisto, Owen |
| Tasca (35-011) |
Sherman Vc Firefly w/Cast Cheek-armour Turret |
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Reviews:
Ashley |
