Slug - Massive "Thunderbolt" Hits California

New Handmade 12-inch long Sherman Model Tankof the US Army in 1972. The modern-day M1A1 Main
Ready to Storm the USABattle Tank is named after him.
Milpitas, CA - The American battle tank that wonThis one-of-a-kind model (along with several other
World War II for the Allies is now available as amodern fighting vehicles such as the M1A1 Abrams)
beautiful, completely built-up 1:24 scale model,comes from Mastercraft Collection LLC , a California
handcrafted from wood, resin and metal.company known for fresh and innovative model plane
The M4 General Sherman tank has captured theand ship displays. In an industry largely dominated by
hearts of many military history buffs, and is a favoritemodel planes and model ships, how will this new
subject among modelers. Now, collectors ofhandcrafted product fare? "Nobody's really done
large-scale models and military enthusiasts can have aanything like these tanks for the Army, or even the
highly valuable, prominent handcrafted display model ofMarines," says Edwin Susbilla, General Manager of
this popular tank, made by the very same peopleMastercraft. "People are always looking for something
making models for America for more than 30 years.new and fresh. A lot of them also don't have the time
Measuring over 12 inches long from gun to rear plate,to build models. We believe that handcrafted tanks is
and weighing a hefty 6 lbs., this excellent displayan idea whose time has come."
represents the M4A3E8, the American Sherman's finalThis awesome model tank comes ready to display on
version. It is decked out as the heavily-armed andan elegant handcarved wood base complete with
armored "Thunderbolt VII", combat mount of the latemetal history plate. You can order it and many other
General Creighton William Abrams, Jr. during the lastfighting vehicles as well as aircraft models and ship
months of the war in Europe. Abrams served until themodels at our online store.
end of the Vietnam War, and became Chief of Staff