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1:48th scale conversions and accessory kits for the AFV Modeller
Etching set FF002, detail parts for the M4 Sherman tank.

FF002 M4 Sherman Etched Detail Parts 1:48           £2.50

This etched brass set provides basic detailing parts for most of the 1:48th scale M4 Sherman kits made by Tamiya, HobbyBoss and Bandai. It includes front mud guards, side and rear mud guard mounting strips, light brush guards, periscope guards, grouser box vent grills and some turret sights and brackets. Enough parts are provided for one tank, with some spare periscope guards which can be used on other models, such as the M10 and M26. Illustrated instructions are included, along with suggestions for handling and glueing these parts. A very cost-effective way of adding those important details to your Sherman models.
FF003 Three styles ofshackles

FF003 Tow Shackles for M3, M4, M10, M12 etc. 1:48        £1.50

This item includes 3 sets of 4 different styles of tow shackles as used on M3, M4 and other Allied tanks of World War 2. Cast in polyurethane resin, these parts are simply cut from the moulding block and after any clean-up needed, glued to the mounting lugs on the hull of the model. Fully illustrated instructions are included.
FF007 T62 tracks shown here on an M4A4 hull.

FF007 M4 Track Set Type T62 (curved cleat, 3 rivets) 1:48  £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 T62 curved cleat style with 3 rivet heads,was often seen on M4A4 Sherman V in British and Commonwealth service and can be seen on other types as well. 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. Further styles of track are in preparation. You can read a full review of these tracks on the www.track48.com forum, here.
FF008 T54E1 track link

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. Further styles of track are in preparation.

FF008 M4 Track Set Type T54E1 (angled cleat) 1:48      £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.

FF010 T49 3 bar cleat track link

FF010 M4 Track Set Type T49 (3-bar cleat) 1:48          £10.00
FF011 T51 plain rubber block track link

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.

FF011 M4 Track Set Type T51 (plain rubber block) 1:48     £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. This set has been designed to fit the Tamiya M4 and M10 kits, but may also fit kits by HobbyBoss and Bandai.
FF012 WE210 rubber block track link

FF012 M4 Track Set Type WE210 (patterned rubber block) 1:48  £10.00
FF013 T56 steel cleat track link

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.

FF013 M4 Track Set Type T56 (angled cleat, bolted) 1:48   £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.
FF014 T54E2 curved steel cleat track link

FF014 M4 Track Set Type T54E2 (curved cleat, no rivets) 1:48  £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 with track of a similar style, but fitted with the Paddle type Extended End Connectors. These improved the ground pressure and gave much better grip in muddy or snowy conditions, and were frequently seen on tanks in the latter half of the war. 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. Further styles of track are in preparation.

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FF015 Track Set Type 48 Chevron, Paddle EECs 1:48th Scale  £10.00

Sculpted by Robert Lane, these have been designed to accompany any 1:48th British tank model, and would particularly suit our own M4A4 Sherman and Crab Flail tank conversions, as well as the Tamiya Sherman and Cromwell kits, Kengi Staghound and Stuart kits and others.

The figures are cast in resin and the set includes instructions for assembly, colour note and recommended references.

We have several more sets in preparation, and you can download the instructions for this item by clicking on this link.
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FFFIG001 British Tank Crew, Set 1, Cast Resin 1:48th Scale  £6.00

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