MiniArt 35274 M3 LEE MID PROD. SAHARA w/CREW 1/35

MiniArt 35274 M3 LEE MID PROD. SAHARA w/CREW 1/35 is an exceptionally detailed plastic model kit, designed for demanding modelers who value historical authenticity and high quality of reproduction. The model depicts the American M3 Lee medium tank from World War II, in the version used during the North African campaign, known especially for operations in the Sahara desert. The set also includes five realistic crew figures, allowing you to create an atmospheric diorama scene.

• Scale: 1/35
• User countries: United States, United Kingdom, Australia, USSR, several South American countries, Polish Armed Forces in the Middle East
• Historical period: World War II (1941-1944), especially the African campaign
• Product category: plastic model kit
• Material: high-quality plastic, photo-etched parts, clear plastic components
• Add-ons: photo-etched details to enhance the model's realism, clear elements for authentic periscope and optics representation, two decal sheets for marking options (USA/UK), detailed five-man crew figures, two track variants (T41 or WE210), optional turret and tool box versions, and various equipment details
• Historical details: The M3 Lee was a significant model during the early stages of the war. Its unusual construction – combining a 75 mm gun mounted in a side sponson with a turret equipped with a 37 mm cannon – made it a distinctive presence on the African battlefields. The "Mid Production Sahara" version represents the vehicle at the peak of its deployment during the battles around El Alamein, where Allied armies faced the Afrika Korps.
• Recommendation: This set is an excellent proposition for intermediate and advanced modelers looking for both manual challenges and the opportunity to work on realistic painting and World War II era dioramas. The use of photo-etched parts and several build options allows for great freedom of personalization.
• Build difficulty level: 4/5 – the model contains many details and requires precision as well as experience in working with small photo-etched elements.

MiniArt 35274 M3 LEE MID PROD. SAHARA w/CREW 1/35 is the perfect choice for military history enthusiasts and 1/35 scale model collectors looking to enrich their collection with a realistically reproduced, iconic Allied vehicle from the most important battles of North Africa. The model also provides an excellent starting point for elaborate World War II dioramas.