Modeling the Sherman Tank in 1/72nd Scale
 
Polish Shermans in Italy - 2nd Polish Corps, 1945 vol.2 Toro Model
Kit #72D24
Article by Doug Chaltry; last updated 26 September, 2017
This set is a follow-up from Toro's previous set of Polish 2nd Corps Shermans from over five years ago. Again, the majority of the markings in this set are for tanks that took part in the victory parade in Loreto, Italy, after the war was over. I guess that reference material showing the markings of wartime tanks in the 2nd Polish Corps is probably hard to find, so instead we get markings for seemingly most every tank that took part in the Loreto parade. But aside from that minor complaint, these decals look superb, with very clear and crisp printing, thin carrier film, good colors and excellent registration.

Large, full-color marking guides for this set can be found at: http://www.toro-model.com.pl/pliki/72d24e.htm

Markings are included for 10 Shermans:

  • Sherman I, 1st Squadron, Carpathian Lancers Regiment, Loreto, August 1945
  • Sherman IB, 2nd Squadron, 1st Krechowiecki Lancers Regiment, Loreto, August 1945
  • Sherman Hybrid IC "Firefly", 1st Squadron, Carpathian Lancers Regiment, Loreto, August 1945
  • Sherman Hybrid IC "Firefly", 1st Squadron, 6th "Children of Lwow" Armoured Regiment, Loreto, August 1945
  • Sherman IC "Firefly", 1st Squadron, 1st Krechowiecki Lancers Regiment, Loreto, August 1945
  • Sherman III, HQ Platoon, HQ 2nd Armoured Brigade, Loreto, August 1945
  • Sherman III, HQ Squadron, 1st Krechowiecki Lancers Regiment, Adriatic Operation, July 1944
  • Sherman III, 1st Squadron, 1st Krechowiecki Lancers Regiment, Adriatic Operation, July 1944
  • Sherman III, 2nd Squadron, 4th "Scorpion" Armoured Regiment, Loreto, August 1945
  • Sherman III, 1st Squadron, 6th "Children of Lwow" Armoured Regiment, Loreto, August 1945

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Modeling the Sherman Tank in 1/72nd Scale