US Med Tank M26 Pershing T26E3

difficult organizing the road wheels and many small parts. Tamyia ranks this a 5 but I would give it a 7+ for difficulty. Would recommend this kit to a very wary long-time builder

this was an interesting kit. this was brought out in late 1945 to combat the king tiger. however because it was similar to the king tiger our troops often made the mistake of mis-identification, and shot at the wrong tanks. this was also used in korea where it stood up to the Russian made tanks very well. the kit overall was good. no fit issues, very little flashing, all parts fit perfect. I would recommend getting this one for your collection. however, I did add the tarp and tent and butt packs. well worth the money and time. also the crew mwmbers were very easy to paint and glue.

After reading the book (The Sherman Tank Scandal of WWII) I went out and got a Pershing from my favorite manufacture (Tamiya). This kit showed me what they talked about in the book. So lets get to it. The kit, instructions and decals where all up to Tamiya standards. The kit included two figures and extra's to put on the hall. (ammo cans & K-rations). Decals included for 4 tanks from WWII and the Korean War. Decals also for the ammo cans & K-ration box's. PRO'S: The kit fit together with no problems. Great detail on the parts. Instructions where great. This kit also has movable suspension. Which if you wanted to put this in a diorama would make it look so much more real. I chose to have the suspension movable which was a mistake. They move to much for static display. Live and learn. No need to get a metal barrel cause the two piece went together perfect with no bends in it. CON'S: I wish it would have came with clear parts for the cupola and head lights. Got spoiled when I built their Easy 8 & Abrams. I did add wire to the upper hall like in the pictures in Korea to hold the ammo cans, plus I added a jerry can and canvas rolls to the upper hall. Extra parts I had. This kit was fun to build and I hope you enjoy it also.