{"product_id":"airfix-1-72-sherman-firefly-vc","title":"Airfix - 1:72 Sherman Firefly Vc","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"heading--3\"\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid grid--1-col@medium\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item grid__item--60\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sherman Firefly is a remarkable British adaptation of the American M4 Sherman, combining a highly effective tank design with the renowned 17-pounder anti-tank gun. This 1:72 scale model kit highlights the unique characteristics of this tank destroyer, notably its elongated barrel, which made it a formidable adversary for German Panzer units. Comprising 88 pieces and rated at skill level 1, this kit is ideal for modellers aged 8 and above, providing an easy entry into military modelling while honouring one of D-Day's key armoured vehicles. The kit offers two paint scheme options, enabling you to depict authentic versions from the Normandy campaign.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1:72 scale model with 88 pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkill level 1 - ideal for beginners aged 8+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo authentic D-Day paint schemes included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtended 17-pounder gun barrel accurately represented\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect introduction to World War Two military vehicle modelling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHistory\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs Allied troops advanced from the D-Day beaches into the Normandy countryside, they anticipated facing significant resistance from German Panzer divisions, including the formidable Heavy Tank Battalions. Luckily, they had a tank capable of challenging the Tigers and Panthers: the Sherman Firefly, a British-engineered combination of the M4 Sherman and their renowned 17-pounder anti-tank gun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypically fielded in a ratio of one Firefly to four regular Shermans, German tank leaders quickly learned to identify the Firefly by its longer barrel and aimed to eliminate these tanks first. To make recognition more challenging, British crews would disguise the front of their guns with light-coloured paint, making their tank resemble a standard 75mm armed Sherman, hoping this ruse would allow them to fire the first shot in any confrontation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"heading--3\"\u003eTech Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid grid--2-col grid--1-col@medium\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item\"\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"spec grid grid--2-col grid--2-col@small grid--row-gap-10\"\u003e\n\u003cdt class=\"grid__item spec__title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item\"\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"spec grid grid--2-col grid--2-col@small grid--row-gap-10\"\u003e\n\u003cdt class=\"grid__item spec__title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item\"\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"spec grid grid--2-col grid--2-col@small grid--row-gap-10\"\u003e\n\u003cdt class=\"grid__item spec__title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item\"\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"spec grid grid--2-col grid--2-col@small grid--row-gap-10\"\u003e\n\u003cdt class=\"grid__item spec__title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item\"\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"spec grid grid--2-col grid--2-col@small grid--row-gap-10\"\u003e\n\u003cdt class=\"grid__item spec__title\"\u003eItem Length - Without Packaging (cm): \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e11\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdt class=\"grid__item spec__title\"\u003eItem Height - Without Packaging (cm): \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e3.75\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdt class=\"grid__item spec__title\"\u003eItem Width - Without Packaging (cm): \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e3.6\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdt class=\"grid__item spec__title\"\u003eHow many pieces will be found in the box opened by the customer? \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e88\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdt class=\"grid__item spec__title\"\u003eItem Scale: \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e1:72 Scale\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item\"\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"spec grid grid--2-col grid--2-col@small grid--row-gap-10\"\u003e\n\u003cdt class=\"grid__item spec__title\"\u003eContents (what's in the box) sets:\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd class=\"grid__item spec__description\"\u003eSprues \u0026amp; decals\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt class=\"grid__item spec__title\"\u003eFinish: \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePlastic\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdt class=\"grid__item spec__title\"\u003eNumber of Scheme options: \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdt class=\"grid__item spec__title\"\u003eSkill Level: \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdt class=\"grid__item spec__title\"\u003eFlying Hours: \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Airfix","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45207030562882,"sku":"A02341","price":33.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0901\/5642\/files\/airfixA02341.jpg?v=1789349446","url":"https:\/\/www.pollystoys.co.nz\/products\/airfix-1-72-sherman-firefly-vc","provider":"Polly's Toys \u0026 Gifts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}