Formation Models

1/35 M-4 Sherman Pioneer Tools
Stock Number: #F018
Reviewed By  Mark Aldrich, IPMS# 39295

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MSRP: $11.00
Website: www.formationsmodels.com

These resin-cast tools are an excellent bargain for your buck. That is, unless you just really enjoy altering the kit parts and adding tie-downs and tie-down straps. If nothing else, the resin tools will save you a lot of time. Also, though they are touted as "Sherman" pioneer tools, I am sure they would work on almost any WWII tracked or wheeled subject.

These tools arrive on one thick casting block. All the tools have fine undercuts which will make for ease of removal. However, as with all resin, I would recommend using a very fine razor saw blade. One with a little flexibility would be ideal.

On this one block, you get ten pioneer tools. These include two tanker bars (each mounted differently), one mattock head, one mattock handle, one idler wheel wrench, one axe, one shovel, one engine crank, and two different sledge hammers. All the tools include mounting points and beautifully detailed straps and buckles as well.

I would like to thank Rob Ervin of Formations Models for sending me this great set and IPMS/USA for providing the space for others to see the review. Have fun…detail a Sherman.

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