Preorder - I Love Kit 61621 - 1:16 M4A3E8 Thunder VII Medium Tank

Pre-order product! Your order will be fulfilled once the model is released by the manufacturer. Estimated availability: end of January 2026. The delivery date is approximate and may change for reasons beyond our control.

1:16 scale plastic model kit of the M4A3E8 "Thunder VII" medium tank

This large-scale model by I Love Kit depicts the American M4A3E8 Sherman, nicknamed “Easy Eight,” one of the most famous medium tanks of World War II. The kit reproduces the “Thunder VII” variant, a tank of the U.S. 4th Armored Division that fought in the final campaigns of 1945. The model includes full interior details, working HVSS suspension, and a complete Ford GAA engine assembly.

• Scale: 1:16
• Model length: approx. 38 cm
• Manufacturer: I Love Kit
• Difficulty level: advanced

Note: The kit does not include glue, paints or tools. Assembly and painting required.

Model features:

The kit includes a detailed hull and turret interior, separately molded hatches, working suspension arms, and individual track links. Photo-etched parts are provided for fine details such as grills, straps, and guards, allowing for a museum-quality finish.

Box contents:

• Accurately molded hull and turret
• Full interior with crew compartment details
• Detailed Ford GAA engine
• Working HVSS suspension
• Individual track links
• Photo-etched parts for small details
• Decals for “Thunder VII” markings
• Color-printed instruction manual

Recommended tools:

• Hobby knife or sprue cutters
• Files or sanding papers
• Brushes
• Plastic cement
• Model paints
• CA glue (for photo-etched parts)

About the M4A3E8 "Thunder VII":

The M4A3E8 “Easy Eight” was a late variant of the Sherman tank introduced in 1944. It featured the improved HVSS (Horizontal Volute Spring Suspension) system, providing smoother movement and better cross-country performance, as well as a 76 mm M1A2 gun with higher armor penetration. “Thunder VII” served with the U.S. 4th Armored Division under General George S. Patton and took part in the final battles in Germany. The tank became known for its reliability and effectiveness against German Panthers and Tigers.

Technical data of the real tank:

• Type: Medium tank
• Length: 7.57 m
• Width: 2.62 m
• Height: 2.74 m
• Combat weight: approx. 33.5 t
• Main armament: 76.2 mm M1A2 gun
• Secondary armament: 12.7 mm and 7.62 mm machine guns
• Engine: Ford GAA, 500 hp
• Crew: 5
• Maximum speed: 48 km/h

About the manufacturer – I Love Kit:

I Love Kit is part of the Trumpeter group and specializes in large-scale, highly detailed models of ships, aircraft, and armored vehicles. Known for precision molding and rich detail, the company’s kits are highly regarded by experienced modelers seeking realism and quality.