Plastic model kit for assembly: Rye Field Model 5058 M4A3 76W HVSS Early Type in 1/35 scale is an advanced set that allows you to build a detailed replica of an American medium tank from the final period of World War II. The M4A3(76)W with HVSS (Horizontal Volute Spring Suspension) represents a modernized version of the Sherman, which first saw combat at the frontlines from late 1944, primarily in the United States Army. The Sherman M4A3(76)W HVSS was widely used during operations on the Western Front, contributing, among others, to the successes during the Battle of the Bulge, fighting in Germany, and in the liberation of Western Europe.

The model is made from high-quality plastic, which allows for exceptional detail and realistic representation. The set does not include glue or paints. The Early Type version is characterized by the authentic 76 mm armament pattern and the distinctive wide HVSS suspension, providing excellent mobility on rough terrain. Inside the kit, you will find, among others, detailed turret components, full hull details, reproduced track links, and finely rendered external equipment parts.

• Scale: 1/35
• User country: United States, also used by Allies (including United Kingdom, France, Poland, later Israel and other postwar countries)
• Historical period: World War II, Cold War
• Material: high quality plastic
• Category: plastic model kit for assembly
• The set does not include extras such as a metal barrel or resin parts, but features very rich sprues and a large number of details.

The M4A3(76)W HVSS gained particular fame during the fighting in the Ardennes and in Germany, where it outperformed older Sherman models thanks to improved protection and mobility. After the war, these tanks were also supplied to allies—many of them underwent upgrades and served even until the late 1980s.

I recommend this model for advanced modelers, as the large number of details and assembly complexity mean that those with experience will best cope with it. It is a great choice for armored history enthusiasts, military modeling fans, and collectors of World War II kits. Assembly difficulty: 4/5 – recommended precision and patience.

Rye Field Model 5058 M4A3 76W HVSS Early Type 1/35 is a model that will complement any collection of armored vehicles and allows you to recreate one of the key military machines of the 20th century in exquisite detail.