Hobby 2000 35008 Sherman Vc 'Firefly' Polish 1st Armoured Division (Rye Field Models + Cartograf) 1/35 is a highly detailed plastic scale model kit designed for military and historical modeling enthusiasts. In 1/35 scale, it accurately recreates the legendary British Sherman Vc Firefly tank, distinguished by its powerful 17-pounder long-barreled gun, which significantly increased its combat capabilities against German armored vehicles during World War II.

Historical Background and Usage Context:

• Scale: 1/35
• User countries: United Kingdom, Poland (1st Armoured Division under General Stanisław Maczek)
• Historical period: World War II (1944-1945)
• Theatre of operations: Western Front; including the Normandy campaign, liberation of France, Belgium, and the Netherlands by the 1st Armoured Division.

The Sherman Vc Firefly was a key combat asset that enabled Allied forces to effectively counter German Tiger and Panther tanks. Models of this vehicle in the Polish 1st Armoured Division's markings allow for the authentic recreation of Polish combat scenes on the Western Front.

Detailed Kit Contents and Quality:

• Material: plastic (high-quality sprues from Rye Field Models)
• Decals: professional Cartograf decals with authentic 1st Armoured Division insignia
• Extras: detailed components, realistically rendered surfaces, accurate hull tub and turret, precise equipment details
• Instructions: full, clear pictorial manual guiding you step by step through the build process

This model is designed primarily for intermediate and advanced modelers interested in Allied vehicles and the Polish contribution to World War II. Thanks to the combination of Rye Field Models' finest details and Cartograf's outstanding decal quality, this product is also perfect as a contest project or an extensive diorama centerpiece.

Build Difficulty Level: 4/5 – the model contains numerous small parts, requiring precision and experience, especially for decal application. The kit allows for an exceptionally authentic final effect.

We recommend this set to all fans of Polish military history, modelers building Allied vehicles, and collectors who value maximum detail and historical accuracy.