Model 35-022 1/35 US Army M4A1 Sherman Late Model with Hedge Row Cutter Plastic Model

This is the most detailed armor model I've ever built and the highest quality overall. The pieces are free of excess plastic and rough edges. It is as if someone cleaned it up before the box was even opened. I would NOT recommend this for a first build as it insanely detailed. Even the tiny Jerry-cans are about 5 tiny pieces each to assemble.

I had no idea what to expect with this kit, and have been really pleasantly surprised. Well molded, parts fit is good, and there are loads of details and options. Just look over the instructions carefully before beginning. They're not done very well, and it's easy to miss a part or two if you haven't studied them. I would say the only problem I've had in assembly is that some of the parts are so tiny that in a few cases it's difficult to determine their orientation...and frankly some parts would have been just as well done if they had been molded on. However, that said, this is a really interesting and accurate kit. I'm enjoying the build.

I've built this once before and loved it. Shipped super fast and was delivered a little beat up, but everything was in the box and was unbroken. Asuka Shermans are the best bang for your buck. They might be a little complicated for beginners, but the detail is rivaled by no other manufacturer.

The M4A1 is a very hard to find Sherman. This kit appears to be about the same quality as the old ITALERI kit but at around three times the price and the disorganized layout of the instructions is something that has to be seen to be believed. Is it worth the price? To me… no. Some others may have a different opinion though.