Panzer Art RE35-120 M4 “Low Bustle” initial turret (LIMA) 1/35 – resin turret for Sherman tank model

The upgrade set Panzer Art RE35-120 M4 “Low Bustle” initial turret (LIMA) in 1/35 scale is a top-quality resin replica of the early version of the turret for the American M4 Sherman medium tank, produced by the Lima Locomotive Works. This model is designed as a professional addition to plastic M4 tank kits, allowing you to elevate the presentation of your model to a new level of detail and realism.

• Scale: 1/35
• Category: upgrade set, resin model for assembly (3D print/resin cast)
• Manufacturer: Panzer Art
• Material: high-grade resin
• Kit contents: precisely cast “low bustle” turret (early) perfectly replicated based on archival photographs and documents

The M4 “Low Bustle” (LIMA) turret was the earliest version of turret armament used on American-made Sherman tanks, widely employed by Allied armies during World War II (1942-1944). Lima Locomotive Works was one of the main suppliers of essential M4 Sherman components for the US Army and British, Canadian, and Soviet forces under Lend-Lease. Sherman tanks with the low bustle turret actively took part, among others, in the North African campaign, the Normandy landings, and in the fighting in Western Europe. The distinguishing feature of this turret is its low rear section (“low bustle”), which in subsequent productions was replaced with the “high bustle” version, increasing the interior space.

The Panzer Art set stands out for its exceptional attention to surface details and the reproduction of specific Lima Locomotive features such as handles, welds, or armor textures, significantly surpassing the standards of plastic parts. This product is intended for advanced modelers and historical modeling enthusiasts—the assembly difficulty level is rated at 4/5. We highly recommend it to those who value accurate details, historical correctness, and realism in models. It is an ideal choice for diorama projects and collections, where every detail matters.