Dragon 3528 Israeli M50 Super Sherman 1/35 – Plastic Model Kit

The Dragon 3528 Israeli M50 Super Sherman model is a high-quality 1/35 scale plastic assembly kit, designed for modelers who value precision and rich detail. The kit allows you to build a faithful replica of the M50 "Super Sherman" tank used by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) during Middle Eastern conflicts, such as the Suez Crisis (1956), the Six-Day War (1967), and the Yom Kippur War (1973).

Historical Information

The M50 Super Sherman, also known as the Isherman, was a heavily modernized version of the American M4A4 Sherman tank. In the 1950s, Israel acquired these vehicles and equipped them with new French 75 mm CN 75-50 cannons and efficient Cummins engines, adapting them to Middle Eastern conditions. As a result, the Sherman gained increased firepower and improved mobility. These tanks played a key role in Israeli military operations from the 1950s to the mid-1970s, symbolizing the modernization of the Israeli army in the Cold War era.

Kit Features and Contents

• Model scale: 1/35
• Manufacturer: Dragon
• Original user country: Israel
• Service period: 1950s-70s, Cold War
• Material: high-quality plastic (polystyrene)
• Photo-etched elements, metal details for selected parts
• "Magic Track" tracks ensuring impressive realism and easy assembly
• Richly detailed turret, armor, and armament
• Marking options for various IDF units
• Sprues with precise part separation for clean assembly and painting

Product Category

Plastic model kit

Difficulty Level

This model is recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers (4/5). Due to the number of details and photo-etched components, it requires some skill and patience, but the end result will satisfy even the most demanding armored vehicle enthusiasts.

Recommendation

Dragon 3528 Israeli M50 Super Sherman 1/35 is definitely a recommended kit for 20th-century military enthusiasts, especially those interested in IDF equipment and Middle Eastern conflicts. It is an excellent base for dioramas, faithfully recreated historical scenes, and collections of armored equipment at the highest level of detail.