Modeling the Sherman Tank in 1/72nd Scale
 
Smoke Dischargers MicroWorld
(#72-068)
Article by Doug Chaltry; last updated 23 August 2024

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This is one of the most original detail sets I've seen in a long time. Many Shermans operated by the British or Commonwealth armies (and subsequently Poland as well) had externally mounted smoke dischargers on the turret sides. Typically, these were mounted on tanks that did not have the internal 2" smoke mortar installed, but I've seen some photos of vehicles that had both. I'm not sure if any of the plastic Sherman kits have ever included these mounts? This set includes two double mounts, so enough for a single tank (one double mount on each side of the turret). The barrels are short segments of brass tube, and the trigger/receiver assemblies are 3D-printed in resin. Some of the trigger guards are either broken or not completely printed, but really, who's complaining? These are amazingly small and fine parts, and are going to look superb mounted on a kit. I love this set.

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Modeling the Sherman Tank in 1/72nd Scale