What's in the box? 1/35 Tamiya M4A3E8 Sherman "Easy Eight" European theater

[@alcarr1054]

First great review, easy to follow all the way.....this is a perfect example of why Tamiya has been around for so long, good quality, good subjects, builder friendly and affordable. Good job Andy....

[@TacticalJackalope]

+Al Carr Thank you very much. I appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment.

[@milky55way2012]

Nice to see a Sherman being reviewed......looks like a nice kit. Tamiya kits are always well engineered.

[@TacticalJackalope]

+milky55way2012 I agree completely.

[@Hakumai_o7]

Picked this kit up recently, and built/ painted it up pretty quick! Really appreciated the one piece gun barrel (a rarity among Tamiya kits). Just like you mentioned, I picked this kit up to build the tank Fury from the movie of the same name, and once its all said and done it looks great! A great addition to my collection, right along side my Tiger 131 (from Dragon) funnily enough. Nice review as always! Can't wait to see what Tamiya has in store next!

[@TacticalJackalope]

+The Zephyr Thank you and I appreciate the feedback on your build. Interestingly enough they have an SU-76 on the way either late this winter or early spring. Check out the link below: spruenews.blogspot.com/2015/12/tamiya-su-76.html

[@richardtallent8175]

great video, as usual ☺. thinking of getting on of these Sherman kits. however, sure do miss your videos, (as well as a few other modeling channels on KZbin). Hope to see more from you. Thanks RICHARD, a subscriber.

[@raymondbarcik2593]

Great Kit I Love Tamiya

[@dbcooper5028]

Another great review Andy. Being a fan of the Sherman tank I'm looking forward to this one.

[@TacticalJackalope]

+DB Cooper Thanks I am glad you liked it.

[@daltonvickers7977]

That is a really nice kit. Looks like they got it pretty good. Thanks for the review

[@TacticalJackalope]

+dalton vickers You are very welcome Dalton. Yeah if I didn't have another project to start I would certainly build this one up.

[@Panzermeister36]

Looks like a sweet kit! I do really like how Tamiya throws in figures with their kits, that's always a huge plus for me, and the cast texture looks really really good. I'd sure enjoy that build; I like having an easier time sometimes with my builds. Still, personally I don't know what I'd choose given this and their Tasca re-box. I can't wait for their SU-76 though, I love my SP guns!

[@TacticalJackalope]

+Panzermeister36 Thank you for watching Evan. Whichever route you choose you will always work your magic over it!

[@russellgosselin3325]

Nice presentation on Tamiya in your opening remarks. Hey, it's blinking affordable, too! I have yet to buy a Tasca kit due to the amazing price tag that comes with their kits. Lol! Wow . . . A multi-piece chassis? Yay! No open sponsons! Slide molded barrel! Oh my! Must Buy! Great review, Andy! Model on!

[@TacticalJackalope]

+Russell Gosselin Thank you Russ! You would certainly love this kit.

[@JALEO1970]

Thank you for another great review!! I am going to start mine tonight. I love the surface texture and running grear. It's funny how you mentioned Meng. I built their MRAP and enjoyed it (was more work than I am used to) but their T 90 gave me fits and so it went back in it's box last night. Way too over-engineered for me, so I am looking forward to my Sherman. I am quite sure you'll enjoy yours!

[@TacticalJackalope]

+JOHNNYL1 Tamiya is always the right medicine when you are searching for a smoother build experience.

[@qcarr]

As everyone else has already said, great review, Andy! I got this kit back in December and it looks really nice! (Haven't been able to build it yet as I got a Golden Retriever puppy at around the same time! LOL). Being the huge Easy 8 fan that I am and having just gotten back into the hobby (after 20 year hiatus) last year I spent about $60 to get the Academy E8 kit. It's nice and looks pretty good when built (even with my limited skills), but this Tamiya kit looks superior. Looking forward to starting it soon...

[@TacticalJackalope]

+qcarr Thank you for watching and i wish you luck on the build!

[@ArmourEmpire]

good review Andy. i bet this will be a big seller. just wish tamiya did more releases ,especially of modern subjects , as I really enjoy their superb engineering

[@TacticalJackalope]

+Armour Empire I am with you there Mark. They have the Su-76 coming out soon and the rumor mill has it they have an AMX-13 coming which is sort of modern. I was watching an interview with Mr. Tamiya when their new Yamato kit was released in 2011 and he told the interviewer that they spent 13 million in development of that kit! Surely something like a tank doesn't require that kind of funding?

[@DESooner333]

+TacticalJackalope 13 million? In what currency, lol - yen? pesos?

[@monsville1986]

Thanks for this video Andy. Great review and explanation.

[@TacticalJackalope]

Glad you liked it...Thanks for watching.

[@militarymodellerpaul5932]

Love the review, I got this kit and may buy a replacement gun barrel. I find funny' I always say to myself build it strait from the box and then have silly moment and send for adding PE, and sometimes individual tracks. happy new year.

[@TacticalJackalope]

+Paul Inge Thank you. That is no problem I almost always buy additional items for a kit. This one I think is worthy of a box stock build.

[@longlance67]

nice review and kit Andy !

[@TacticalJackalope]

+Shane Smyth Thank you Shane you should get one...:)

[@longlance67]

TacticalJackalope I'm considering it, thought it might be reboxed one

[@leespender4774]

Awesome review Tactical I haven't built a Tamiya Armour kit for the last 6 years ( been building their aircraft mainly ) but thanks to your reviews I realised I am missing out on a lot of great kits I definitely have to get my stash up to date with Tamiya's 1/35 armour Tokyo hobby is going to like me over the next few months lol By the way great channel just subscribed cheers Lee :)

[@TacticalJackalope]

+lee spender Thank you so much for the kind words. If you liked this one wait until you see their new SU-76!

[@leespender4774]

+TacticalJackalope I am really looking forward to building their SU-76

[@MrBMBuilder]

Most interesting I may have to get this one from Tamiya. I love Tamiya kits quick and easy, just how I like my chocolate. I do think it would sell better if they did exactly the tank from Fury with 30cal and decals to match.

[@ScaleJournal]

Cool kit, good review!

[@TacticalJackalope]

+Scale Journal Thanks bud I appreciate that.

[@HamilkarBarkasScaleModelling]

the most enjoyable kits out there are from tamiya :) i just find it weird that the muzzle break comes in two pieces, i would prefer it to have it in one piece and the rest of the barrel in two pieces instead of the way it is.

[@AdamMann3D]

+Hamilkar Barkas ^that, right there.

[@TacticalJackalope]

+Hamilkar Barkas It is interesting and somewhat disappointing that Tamiya chose to do it this way. Hopefully the small seam will not be challenging to remove.

[@AdamMann3D]

TacticalJackalope The weird thing is that the new Italeri "Fury" kit did it the exact same way. There isn't any relation between these two kits is there?

[@TacticalJackalope]

Adam Mann Not that I am aware of

[@Adol666]

They do make metal aftermarket barrel for this kit.

[@barpfoto]

nice! this looks like the perfect tank kit for me.

[@TacticalJackalope]

+will pattison Come to Butthead.....

[@jjab99]

Looks like a nice kit.

[@TacticalJackalope]

+jjab99 It is indeed! Thank you for watching.

[@lumickuang7805]

straight and clear explanation. nice review bud. and good quality video too. subs for you....

[@TacticalJackalope]

+Lukas Giant Thank you very much for watching and commenting.

[@MrGameengineer]

Nice review. I already have my kit (not constructed as of this post, though). I wanted the Tasca kit but the price tag was a bit too high to justify. This kit should be fine. Probably will end up replacing the "rubber band" tracks with a workable set.

[@TacticalJackalope]

+MrGameengineer Thanks!

[@claytonmcclain182]

as always cool review. I really want one. hope soon.

[@TacticalJackalope]

+Clayton McClain Thank you. You can get one from the same place I did for a very good price. www.ebay.com/itm/Tamiya-35346-US-Medium-Tank-M4A3E8-Sherman-Easy-Eight-1-35-scale-kit-KLH-/361462115483?hash=item5428d22c9b:g:BCMAAOSw8-tWVqe4

[@claytonmcclain182]

+TacticalJackalope wow thank you very much.

[@SuperSwitched]

Great review Andy. I am not sure about the bottom hull in multiple pieces though. Knowing Tamiya this should not be an issue, but...

[@TacticalJackalope]

+Switcher I built their BT-7 kit that this way and it fit perfectly so I am not worried.

[@SuperSwitched]

Kool :)

[@nscalecostarica7510]

Since I am a German Armor fan, I just bought this Easy 8 to be captured!.....already have some historical references and this baby will go to the German hands....along with German crew...Sorry E8....:) (I also have a T-34 and a KV-2 captured!)...So my captured collection goes to the west and east front!....those Germans...capturing tanks....LOL. Nice vid

[@floatabletractor7757]

I was wondering if you had a tamiya hanomag kit you could do a review on, considering to get one with plans to put it into a diorama. Also any tips on what kind of paints to use for german infantry, any advice would be much appreciated. Great review btw, always take these reviews into consideration when looking to buy a model, looking forward to adding this one to the pile.

[@TacticalJackalope]

+Floatable Tractor the old Hanomag kit? Its old...very old like circa 1975. You can buy it like 10-12 bucks with your 40% off coupon from Hobby Lobby. Its o.k. but it is not up to today's standards. It can be built into a fine model just don't expect super detail.

[@floatabletractor7757]

I'm looking at the ausf D version. TM35195 is the model number if I'm not mistaken

[@steviegibson5847]

fantastic review as always! if I didn't have so many Kits to build, I would have this for sure. and cheap too. did someone mention 2 Kits for 68 bucks or something? that is a bargain. other reviews say the only thing is the drivers and RO hatches are not cast on the real thing and should be smooth, but hey, its not like me to be a Smart ass or anything, right? lol.

[@TacticalJackalope]

+Stevie Gibson Thanks Stevie, you know you will buy one anyway so just do it!

[@neptun692]

Very good review and very useful, Tamiya kits are great and among my favorites, but, they are getting extremely expensive. Some of their recent kits arrived at 75 euros, and even more, prices not affordable. I have build the Academy M4A3E8 which is also a fine kit and much cheaper.

[@TacticalJackalope]

+ALEXANDER SAMOILIS I can totally understand that Alexander. The key to buying Tamiya kits is to get them from the source...Japan. Check out the link I provided that is one of my favorite sellers on Ebay. www.ebay.com/itm/Tamiya-35346-US-Medium-Tank-M4A3E8-Sherman-Easy-Eight-1-35-scale-kit-KLH-/361462115483?hash=item5428d22c9b:g:BCMAAOSw8-tWVqe4

[@non-prolific135thscalemode7]

Very good review, Andy! It's like having all the sprues right in front of me! I like Tamiya kits. Well thought and engineered, not too many parts. Aaaaand I like Shermans, f*ck knows why! :)

[@TacticalJackalope]

+Non-Prolific 1/35th Scale Model Builder Thank you Jens, yes it seems to be a very nice kit. I steer you to find this cheap if you are interested let me know.

[@non-prolific135thscalemode7]

+TacticalJackalope I will, if March is not too late! Dog tax is due in February, urgh!

[@TacticalJackalope]

Non-Prolific 1/35th Scale Model Builder wtf....dog tax?

[@TacticalJackalope]

Non-Prolific 1/35th Scale Model Builder I will send you a Google + message with an embedded link

[@berrypainter]

Nice intro...:)

[@TacticalJackalope]

+Tim Berry Thanks

[@chunhunghardymung6872]

The Tamiya one doesn't have enough details. I still think the Tasca/Asuka one is still the best in the market. There are something missing in that kit.

[@TacticalJackalope]

+chun hung hardy mung The Tasca kits are like $65-70 this one is about $35 and is plenty detailed. Not every one likes a super complicated high parts count build. If you are patient I am sure Trumpeter will come out with one for you that has 1500 parts.

[@happydazemodellingfun9259]

hi Jackalope, great review (as usual), but I'm confused!!! I recently purchased this kit, and it's molded in white/light-grey plastic! and all reviews on you-tube are molded in olive plastic!! Any idea why this is? cheers bud. 👍 kutgw!!

[@TacticalJackalope]

You got a preproduction run by accident. Before they release them Tamiya molds all of their kits in grey plastic.

[@happydazemodellingfun9259]

Ok mate, thanks. Great channel btw, 👌

[@ezekielsantoyo3138]

yup like dragon smart kits are ridiculous .keep it simple but new tooling . and cheap like academy but ok details ..