Italeri 1/35 M4A3E8 Sherman “Fury” Kit No. 6529
Italeri 1/35 M4A3E8 Sherman “Fury”
Kit No. 6529
The M4A3E8 Sherman “Easy Eight” represented one of the most advanced wartime developments of the famous Sherman tank series. Equipped with improved Horizontal Volute Spring Suspension (HVSS), wider tracks, and the powerful 76mm gun, the Easy Eight offered improved mobility, firepower, and crew survivability during the final stages of World War II and later during the Korean War.
This Italeri release recreates the heavily weathered and battle-worn Sherman featured in the movie Fury, starring Brad Pitt. The kit combines classic Easy Eight features with movie-inspired stowage, markings, and detailing that give the finished model the rugged “home on tracks” appearance seen in the film.
Builder & Reviewer Feedback
Builders consistently praise the kit for:
Excellent movie subject appeal
Impressive stowage detail
Strong shelf presence
Good overall Sherman proportions
Extensive optional accessories
Good value compared to premium Sherman kits
Excellent weathering potential
A popular Reddit build review praised the final appearance of the model while also noting:
“the amount of optional parts you can add according to taste.”
The same builder also noted several common kit issues:
Flash cleanup required
Weak running gear attachment points
Suspension components benefit from reinforcement
Fit can require patience and dry fitting
Facebook build discussions from Italeri users described the kit as:
“really nice model to build” while criticizing the softer plastic and somewhat weak color callouts.
An eBay reviewer described the kit as:
“an excellent starting point” for a Fury build and praised:
Excellent stowage
Strong overall detail
Good movie accuracy potential
Excellent included helmets and accessories
The reviewer also noted:
Some instruction inaccuracies
Suspension alignment issues
Careful assembly required around the bogies and fenders
FineScale forum builders commonly recommend:
Adding cast texture to the turret
Replacing or refining antenna mounts
Careful bogie alignment to prevent rocking
Additional weathering for realism
YouTube build reviews frequently describe the kit as:
“fun build” and a good balance between detail and buildability without the overwhelming complexity of modern super-detail Sherman kits.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
Features
1/35 scale M4A3E8 Sherman “Easy Eight”
Fury movie-inspired configuration
HVSS suspension system
Extensive stowage accessories
Detailed turret and hull
Movie-style markings included
Multiple track options
Excellent weathering and diorama potential
Recommended Aftermarket
Metal gun barrel
Photo-etch detail sets
Resin stowage upgrades
Cast texture enhancement products
Metal tracks
Tank crew figure sets
Normandy/Germany diorama accessories
Paint Suggestions
Olive Drab No. 9
Faded OD modulation
Heavy mud and dust weathering
Chipping effects on stowage and hatches
Exhaust soot staining
Matte or satin finish recommended
Builders frequently recommend:
Layered dust effects
Fuel staining
Mud splatter around HVSS bogies
Heavy worn-metal effects around crew areas
Store Recommendation
A highly appealing movie-themed Sherman kit that combines strong WWII armor subject matter with the popularity of Fury. Excellent for weathering enthusiasts, Sherman collectors, and builders wanting a cinematic late-war U.S. tank centerpiece without moving into extremely high-part-count armor kits.
