Voyager Model PE351043 WWII US M4A3E2 JUMBO Assault Tank Basic (For MENG TS-045) 1/35

The Voyager Model PE351043 upgrade set is designed for the 1/35 scale M4A3E2 JUMBO Assault Tank plastic model by Meng (TS-045), making it an excellent choice for modelers seeking faithful representation of this historic armored vehicle. The set includes high-quality photo-etched parts, enabling significant improvement of the original model’s details and providing a realistic appearance characteristic of vehicles used by the US Army during World War II.

Historical Description

The Sherman M4A3E2 JUMBO was a special variant of the American M4 Sherman medium tank developed in 1944, intended for supporting assaults and attacks on heavily fortified positions in Western Europe. It featured reinforced armor and a powerful silhouette. The JUMBO took part in operations on the Western Front after the Normandy landings, including the battle of Saint-Lô, the fighting towards Aachen, and during the siege of Bastogne. The JUMBO was primarily used from 1944 to 1945 during WWII by United States forces.

Set Contents and Material

• The upgrade set contains photo-etched parts made from high-quality brass sheet.
• Specially designed for the 1/35 scale MENG model (TS-045), ensuring perfect fit.
• The set includes detailed parts dedicated to enhancing both external and internal elements of the tank: ventilation grilles, brackets, handles, shield and fender parts, imitation locks, and service hatches.
• Does not include resin accessories or metal barrels. All elements are made from precision photo-etched brass.

Category and Intended Use

• Photo-etched upgrade set – additional detail parts for plastic assembly model kits.
• Recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers who want to significantly enhance their replica’s realism.

Why Choose This Product?

Voyager Model PE351043 is aimed at modelers who value precision and authenticity. The assembly difficulty is rated at 3/5 – offering great opportunities, but requiring experience with photo-etched parts. It allows you to bring out details that will make your JUMBO Assault Tank stand out on dioramas or in competitions. The ideal choice for history buffs, military modeling enthusiasts, and armored vehicle reconstruction fans from the WWII era.