{"product_id":"44862-airfix-02320v-sherman-crab-176","title":"Airfix 02320V Sherman Crab 1\/76","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eAirfix 02320V Sherman Crab 1\/76 – Plastic Model Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eAirfix 02320V Sherman Crab 1\/76\u003c\/strong\u003e is an exceptionally detailed plastic model kit that faithfully replicates the famous British mine-flailing tank from World War II. The model is designed in the popular 1\/76 scale, making it a perfect addition to any war diorama collection, especially those depicting the Allied landings in Normandy and subsequent battles in Western Europe.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The \u003cstrong\u003eSherman Crab\u003c\/strong\u003e is a modified American M4 Sherman tank equipped with a rotating flail device (mine clearance sweeper) mounted at the front of the vehicle. This unique system, consisting of a rotating drum with chain-suspended balls, was designed to detonate mines in front of the tank, allowing troops to pass safely. The Crab was widely used by British, Canadian, and Polish armed forces during World War II, especially during Operation Overlord from the Normandy landings in 1944 and throughout the liberation campaign in North-Western Europe. One notable example of its use was during the famous breaching of the Siegfried Line by the Allies.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eModel scale: 1\/76\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eService countries: United Kingdom, Canada, Poland (Polish Armed Forces in the West)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHistorical period: World War II (1944–1945)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMaterial: high-quality polystyrene plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eModel kit contents: paints, glue and tools not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCategory: plastic model kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDetailed reproduction: hull, turret, and complete representation of the mine flail mechanism\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAssembly instructions: clear, illustrated guides you through each stage of construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The \u003cstrong\u003eAirfix Sherman Crab\u003c\/strong\u003e model is recommended for both beginners and more advanced modelers interested in Allied weaponry and historical dioramas. Due to its intermediate level of complexity and unique details (flail), we rate the assembly difficulty as \u003cstrong\u003e3\/5\u003c\/strong\u003e. This model is excellent as an educational gift or for collectors passionate about World War II. Thanks to the renowned manufacturer Airfix, you are assured of both quality and historical accuracy of details.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Airfix","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54722642280782,"sku":"AIRF-02320V","price":11.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/fc9090fb498e096e0029bc7fcbc6ea19.jpg?v=1755542804","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.com\/products\/44862-airfix-02320v-sherman-crab-176","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}