Airfix A50186 1:72 Tiger 1 vs Sherman Firefly Tank Gift Set Plastic Model Kit

About This Item

This remarkable 1:72 scale gift set unites two iconic foes from the Normandy campaign in one comprehensive package. Featuring both the formidable Tiger I and the tank-hunting Sherman Firefly Vc, this Classic Conflict set provides all essentials to construct and decorate these legendary armoured vehicles - 6 acrylic paints, 2 brushes, poly cement, and detailed decals for authentic markings.

Key Features

• Complete gift set with two 1:72 scale tanks: Tiger I (96 pieces) and Sherman Firefly Vc (88 pieces)
• Includes 6 acrylic paints, 2 brushes and poly cement - everything needed to start building
• Authentic paint schemes for Michael Wittmann's Tiger and Staffordshire Yeomanry Firefly
• Skill level 1 - perfect for beginners aged 8 years and above
• Recreates the legendary tank battles of Normandy, 1944

History

The intense armoured confrontations that ensued after the successful Allied landings on Normandy's beaches had the potential to decide the war's outcome. During this period, the feared Tiger I's supremacy was put to the test by rocket-armed Typhoons from above and a newly introduced Allied tank on the ground - though initially resembling the standard Sherman, the Firefly's 17-pounder anti-tank gun was more than capable of defeating a Tiger.

The Germans quickly realised they needed to target the long-barrelled Shermans first in any skirmish, making the Firefly a priority. However, with so many Shermans present in Normandy, mistakes in identification were common and could be deadly. The era of the Tiger's dominance was waning, yet no Allied tank commander would look forward to facing one in battle.

PZKPFW Tiger I AUSF E Commanded by Michael Wittmann, schwere Panzer-Abteilung 101, Normandy, France, 1944. Sherman Firefly Vc Staffordshire Yeomanry, 27th Armoured Brigade, Operation Goodwood, Normandy, France, June 1944.