Fighting 48th! Sherman Series Track Sets For Tamiya / Hobby Boss / Bandai Reviewed by Jay Laverty July 2008 
FF012 WE210 Track Link
Having built the M4A4 Sherman V conversion from Fighting 48th! I knew exactly what to expect when I recieved these sets of tracks through the post. Excellently cast resin, superbly detailed parts that will be easy to use. The best aspect of modelling Shermans is that there are limitless options when it comes to variants and markings, although from the box the Tamiya kits limit this somewhat although they did quite sensibly choose a very common type of track. However, if you wish to do some conversion into British variants for example, you are limited by the lack of a T62 type track, or even the far less common WE210. Fortunately both (and more) are available from Fighting 48th! and thus a whole world of conversions are open. THe braver and more skilled amongst us could puch the boat oat and make a Grant, the slightly less adventurous could create some Priests or Sextons although some simpler and more straightforward conversions are infinitely more atainable, with a plethera already available from some aftermarket producers, namely the Crab which is also available from Fighting 48th!. I would highly recommend each of these sets to anyone with any Sherman kits whether they be Tamiya, Bandai or Hobby Boss, as not only will they improve the appearance of the model, but as I mention above, they open a whole new world of markings options. Track Listing: FF007 M4 Track Set Type T62 1:48th Scale
This set includes cast resin 'Link and Length' track to replace the rubber chevron style track included in the Tamiya M4 Sherman kit. The T62 curved cleat style with 3 rivet heads, was often seen on M4A4 Sherman V in British and Commonwealth service, but can be seen on other types. Sufficient links are included for the longer hull M4A4, as well as the other Sherman hull versions. Fully illustrated instructions are included. This set will compliment our Fighting 48th M4A4 and Crab conversions, which frequently had this type of track. This set has been designed to fit the Tamiya M4 and M10 kits, but may also fit kits by HobbyBoss and Bandai.
 FF008 M4 Track Set Type T54E1 £10.00
This set includes cast resin 'Link and Length' track to replace the rubber chevron style track included in the Tamiya M4 Sherman kit. The T54E1 angled cleat was used on many M4 Sherman tanks and their variants. Sufficient links are included for the longer hull M4A4, as well as the other Sherman hull versions. Fully illustrated instructions are included. This set has been designed to fit the Tamiya M4 and M10 kits, but may also fit kits by HobbyBoss and Bandai
 FF010 M4 Track Set Type T49 3 bar £10.00
This set includes cast resin 'Link and Length' track to replace the rubber chevron style track included in the Tamiya M4 Sherman kit. The T49 3 bar cleat track was used on many M4 Sherman tanks and their variants. Sufficient links are included for the longer hull M4A4, as well as the other Sherman hull versions. Fully illustrated instructions are included. This set has been designed to fit the Tamiya M4 and M10 kits, but may also fit kits by HobbyBoss and Bandai.
 FF011 M4 Track Set Type T51 rubber block £10.00
This set includes cast resin 'Link and Length' track to replace the rubber chevron style track included in the Tamiya M4 Sherman kit. The T51 Rubber Block replaced the earlier reversible T41 version. As it used a considerable amount of rubber, a scarce strategic material, it was gradually replaced by the various metal cleated styles. The T51 track was used on many early M4 Sherman tanks and their variants. Sufficient links are included for the longer hull M4A4, as well as the other Sherman hull versions. Fully illustrated instructions are included. This set has been designed to fit the Tamiya M4 and M10 kits, but may also fit kits by HobbyBoss and Bandai.
 FF012 M4 Track Set Type WE210 Waffle Pattern £10.00
This set includes cast resin 'Link and Length' track to replace the rubber chevron style track included in the Tamiya M4 Sherman kit. The WE210 Waffle pattern was used mostly on British/Commonwealth M3 Grants, M4 Shermans and M7 Priests in the Western Desert, Sicily and Italy campaigns. Sufficient links are included for the longer hull M4A4, as well as the other Sherman hull versions. Fully illustrated instructions are included.
 FF013 M4 Track Set Type T56 Angular Steel Cleat £10.00
This set includes cast resin 'Link and Length' track to replace the rubber chevron style track included in the Tamiya M4 Sherman kit. The T56 angled cleat was used on many M4 Sherman tanks and their variants. Each tread was bolted together, hence the distinctive square notches in the tread pattern. Sufficient links are included for the longer hull M4A4, as well as the other Sherman hull versions. Fully illustrated instructions are included. This set has been designed to fit the Tamiya M4 and M10 kits, but may also fit kits by HobbyBoss and Bandai.
 FF014 M4 Track Set Type T54E2 Curved Steel Cleat £10.00
This set includes cast resin 'Link and Length' track to replace the rubber chevron style track included in the Tamiya M4 Sherman kit. The T54E2 curved cleat design was used on many M4 versions including the M4A4, so it is particularly well suited to our Sherman V and Crab conversion sets. Sufficient links are included for the longer hull M4A4, as well as the other Sherman hull versions. Fully illustrated instructions are included. This set has been designed to fit the Tamiya M4 and M10 kits, but may also fit kits by HobbyBoss and Bandai.
All are available from the Fighting 48th! Website (Link below)
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