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Armor and ground forces of the Allied forces during World War II.
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New Asuka M4A3 75mm
russamotto
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Posted: Thursday, January 03, 2019 - 11:41 AM UTC
Saw this and don't know if it has been mentioned.

https://hlj.com/1-35-scale-m4a3-75mm-late-production-type-cougar-tac35046

I don't recall which forum but someone was asking if Asuka was going to release this version with the high bustle turret.
m4sherman
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Posted: Thursday, January 03, 2019 - 01:17 PM UTC
This is great news. I asked Asuka several years ago to make this version, and never heard a peep back.
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Posted: Thursday, January 03, 2019 - 02:36 PM UTC
Awesome, definitely adding this to the list of Shermans I need to build.
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Posted: Thursday, January 03, 2019 - 03:49 PM UTC
Why was it called a 'Cougar'?. Because it chased young German men all around Europe?
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Posted: Thursday, January 03, 2019 - 04:39 PM UTC

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Why was it called a 'Cougar'?. Because it chased young German men all around Europe?


I see what you've done there.
M4A1Sherman
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Posted: Thursday, January 03, 2019 - 08:07 PM UTC

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Why was it called a 'Cougar'?. Because it chased young German men all around Europe?


Oh, dear...
M4A1Sherman
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Posted: Thursday, January 03, 2019 - 08:10 PM UTC

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Saw this and don't know if it has been mentioned.

https://hlj.com/1-35-scale-m4a3-75mm-late-production-type-cougar-tac35046

I don't recall which forum but someone was asking if Asuka was going to release this version with the high bustle turret.


Hi, Russ!

That's a good price, too...
M4A1Sherman
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Posted: Thursday, January 03, 2019 - 08:19 PM UTC

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This is great news. I asked Asuka several years ago to make this version, and never heard a peep back.


I hear that. Back in the '70s, I used to write to MONOGRAM, when they were the undisputed kings of the 1/48 aircraft market. I always got a very polite form-letter back from them, telling me that they would take my requests under their consideration. Sometimes, my requests came to fruition, no doubt coincidentally. At LEAST MONOGRAM had the decency to send a reply-letter, which is a lot more than I can say for today's model companies...
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Posted: Friday, January 04, 2019 - 07:23 AM UTC
Best Sherman kits out there.
cutigerfan
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Posted: Saturday, January 05, 2019 - 07:15 AM UTC

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Why was it called a 'Cougar'?. Because it chased young German men all around Europe?


I see what you've done there.


^THIS^
27-1025
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Posted: Saturday, January 05, 2019 - 08:26 AM UTC

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Best Sherman kits out there.


Yep, and I’ll be adding 3 or 4 of these to the ever growing Sherman stash. Now to convince my better half that 40 unbuilt Shermans is totally reasonable
m4sherman
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Posted: Saturday, January 05, 2019 - 09:24 AM UTC

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Best Sherman kits out there.


Yep, and I’ll be adding 3 or 4 of these to the ever growing Sherman stash. Now to convince my better half that 40 unbuilt Shermans is totally reasonable


I was thinking amateur! Then I reminded myself I only have about 20 or so! I will get a few myself.
Shermania
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Posted: Saturday, June 22, 2019 - 12:07 PM UTC
Can’t believe I missed this announcement
Shermania
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Posted: Saturday, June 22, 2019 - 12:10 PM UTC
So what’s happening in 2019 that I missed?

Asuka finally released the HB

Meng has a Sherman

RFM has a Sherman

And Asuka is releasing the large hatch A1

What’s next? Is Tamiya going to release an M50 this year too!?
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