Sherman 76mm T23 Turret

Manufacturer: LEVA Productions (Kit # 72-C-23)

One of the last sets released by LEVA before closing doors, this turret can be used on any late version Sherman hull to make the 76mm-armed version of this famous tank. I believe it was designed to fit the Italeri (ESCI) M4A1 Sherman, but it can also be used on the ESCI M4A3. There is a really nice, yet subtle cast steel texture to the turret surface, the commander's hatch is molded open, and the .50cal MG is much nicer than the ESCI kit gun. The loader's hatch is unfortunately molded closed. I really like the casting numbers on the turret roof. The two cream-colored pieces in the scan beneath the machinegun are the machinegun storage brackets for the turret rear.

Thanks very much to Stephen Brezinski for the donation.