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Additional equipment includes jerry cans, ammunition boxes, and spare track sections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKit Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1\/35 scale\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcademy kit \u003cstrong\u003e13500\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eM4A3 (76)W Sherman\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBattle of the Bulge\u003c\/strong\u003e subject\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNewly tooled engine deck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNewly tooled late-version VVSS suspension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed \u003cstrong\u003e76mm main gun\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed \u003cstrong\u003e12.7mm machine gun\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eT48 tracks with \u003cstrong\u003eDuckbill extenders\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhoto-etched parts included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotatable turret\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable main gun elevation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHatches can be assembled open or closed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJerry cans, ammunition boxes and additional track sections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSix marking options\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnassembled plastic model kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is an unassembled plastic model kit. 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