TAMIYA 35346 1/35 US Medium Tank M4A3E8 Sherman Plastic Model Kit
Brand: TAMIYA
Best for
Best armor (1/35)
Amazon rating
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Based on 1 trusted source
Current price
$42.28
Updated May 18, 2026 · 1 min read
Sources behind this verdict
10 reviewers weighted by source trust
The consensus
What reviewers found
Synthesized across the trust-weighted source mix below.
Across the reviewers we read, the modern-tool Tamiya Easy Eight is treated as a near-default recommendation for anyone getting into 1/35 armor. imodeler.com calls out the instructions as 'very well written and easy to follow,' and multiple r/modelmakers build threads describe it as a kit that 'clicked together' satisfyingly and made a strong first tank project. A first-time-tank builder thread on r/modelmakers drew comments specifically noting the result looked too polished to be a first build, which is a backhanded compliment to the kit's engineering.
What reviewers liked
- High-trust r/modelmakers consensus repeatedly cites excellent fit and instructions
- Modern tooling (2015) with sharp surface detail noted by ebay seller listings and imodeler.com
- Band-type tracks make it more approachable than individual-link competitors
- Strong verified-purchase rating across over 1,500 Amazon reviews
Where it falls short
- Some community commenters note the kit detail invites weathering that beginners may not yet have the technique for
- No photoetch or metal barrel included; serious builders add aftermarket
- Pricier than older Tamiya armor kits in the same scale
- Plastic tracks, while easier, are considered less realistic than workable track-link sets by advanced builders
Across the reviewers we read, the modern-tool Tamiya Easy Eight is treated as a near-default recommendation for anyone getting into 1/35 armor. imodeler.com calls out the instructions as 'very well written and easy to follow,' and multiple r/modelmakers build threads describe it as a kit that 'clicked together' satisfyingly and made a strong first tank project. A first-time-tank builder thread on r/modelmakers drew comments specifically noting the result looked too polished to be a first build, which is a backhanded compliment to the kit's engineering.
Verified-purchase signals on Amazon (4.7 across 1,529 reviews) line up with the specialist consensus, and the kit benefits from Tamiya's plastic 'rubber-type' tracks, which community reviewers note saves the headache of individual-link tracks for newer builders. The most consistent criticisms in r/modelmakers threads are about weathering and finishing technique rather than the kit itself, which is telling.
For anyone wanting a modern, well-engineered Sherman with good aftermarket and reference support, this is the consensus pick in the pool.
- Slide molded turret and upper hull parts give an unbeatable combination of hassle-free assembly and highly realistic detail levels. Cast metal turret and welded hull surface textures are rendered accurately.
- The rear showcases sharp, detailed molding on engine grilles and exhausts, as well as the numerous accessories depicted by the kit.
- Clear parts are used to recreate light lens and cupola vision block parts, further upping the realism of this kit.
- The single-pin T66 tracks are recreated with minimum fuss and great accuracy, by the included belt-type tracks. Drive sprockets feature fine holes.
- A commander figure in realistic pose is provided for the cupola. The periscope seen on the hatch underside is depicted using separate parts.
Being Tamiya, you'll get a nice kit that isn't too difficult to make and looks nice in the end. The treads are plastic rubber type so no million ...
You've added a lot of mid on the lower hull, but the the rest of the tank is too clean . There's no chipping dust or streaking etc.
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