Tamiya M4A3E8 Sherman Easy Eight Tank Model Kit

Its good

I bought this for my 14 year old son and this is his review: Even though I have very little experience with modeling (3rd model overall, 2nd tank), I have so much to say! This model was super fun to put together and with a little bit of prior practice with a similar model should prep you for this. It was a lot less challenging than I thought—so beginners like me, don’t be intimidated! I’d say the hardest part is probably applying the turret and frontal decals; they get very finicky and I had to weather them more than I would’ve wanted to. And speaking of weathering, it’s actually quite easy and you’ll get it quick. This is a super-detailed model for how beginner-friendly I found it to be, with all the small parts (be careful, I nearly lost several parts!) Some other advice and side notes: if you’re using Tamiya paints and/or super-thin cement like those depicted in the picture, WEAR A MASK. Or have a fan or whatnot, because that stuff is stinky! I also suggest having each and every thing in the picture w/ all the tools for the best result, but is not necessary. The 2-inch Lego figure is for clarity of the size of the model. Nothing in the picture containing my paints and tools is included. The paint job I did was actually quite different from the company’s original; I did a weathered desert while they wanted an urban-ish olive drab. Without breaks from other things, it should take a solid few days, but that depends. All in all, great model and I can’t wait for any other models from Tamiya that I can come across. I hope this review was helpful!

As my second model ever, and my second one from Tamiya, I can happily say it didn’t disappoint. Building it felt like a smooth journey from start to finish. The pieces fit together perfectly, and the manual provides very detailed, beginner-friendly instructions that are practically foolproof. While the price might not be the most budget-friendly, it's absolutely worth every cent. I was genuinely surprised by how great the final result looked, especially considering I have little to no prior experience. The photos of the model are after it's being built , without any paint or stickers on it. I love Tamiya and can wholeheartedly recommend their kits to anyone, from complete beginners to experienced modelers.

イタズラにパーツ数を増やさずに理想的な加減の完成度を楽しめるキットです。プラパーツだけでも充分と感じさせてくれるキット。

This was a fabulous kit to make. Tamiya really do provide kits with excellent detail. The instructions were very clear. Some parts are very fiddly, for example lamp covers, so a good pair of tweezers is recommended. I decided to add weathering. I referred to a photo of a Sherman allocated to the Polish tank brigade that fought in the Falaise area.

Very accurately designed Must have for tank enthusiast