Panzer Art GB35-094 Sherman “Firefly” Mantlet with 17 pdr QF Gun (for Tasca, RFM kits) 1/35

Panzer Art GB35-094 Sherman “Firefly” Mantlet with 17 pdr QF Gun is an exceptional, high-quality conversion set designed for Sherman Firefly models in 1/35 scale, dedicated to kits from Tasca and Rye Field Model (RFM). This product allows you to precisely recreate the characteristic mantlet of the tank and install a highly detailed 17 pdr QF gun with a metal barrel, providing an impressive presentation of the finished model.

Detailed Product Description

• Scale: 1/35
• User countries: United Kingdom and Commonwealth countries
• Service period: World War II, mainly 1944–1945
• Material: high-quality resin (gun mantlet, mask, and detail parts) and a precisely made metal 17 pdr QF barrel
• Compatibility: set intended for Tasca (Asuka) and Rye Field Model Sherman Firefly kits
• Category: Conversion set – resin and metal parts for 1/35 scale plastic model kits

Historical and Modeling Information

The Sherman Firefly tank was a British modification of the popular Sherman tank, adapted for mounting the powerful 17-pounder QF gun. Used by the British Army and Allied forces during the Normandy landings and fighting in Western Europe, the Sherman Firefly went down in history as an effective destroyer of German tanks, including Tigers and Panthers. The accurately reproduced gun mantlet and barrel are key features of this vehicle, giving it its unique character.

Why choose this upgrade?

• Very high level of detail replicates the original gun mantlet and the 17 pdr QF barrel.
• The metal barrel provides maximum realism and durability, setting the product apart from plastic alternatives.
• Perfect for upgrading Tasca and RFM Sherman Firefly models – it enhances the model’s realism and collector’s value.
• Ideal for advanced modelers and World War II history enthusiasts who appreciate authentic detail reproduction of armored vehicles.

Assembly difficulty level: 3/5. The product requires basic modeling skills when working with resin and metal. Recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers.