New Israeli Sherman decals from SabIngaMartin Publications

Dr. Robert Manasherob of SabIngaMartin Publications has come out with 5 new decal sets for Israeli M1 and M51 Shermans based on photos and artwork found in two of his books.

SIM-017 M1 Sherman Tanks in IDF Part 1

SIM-018 M1 Sherman Tanks in IDF Part 2



SIM-019 M1 Sherman Tanks in IDF Part 3

SIM-020 M51 Sherman Tanks in SIX DAYS WAR Part 1

SIM-021 M51 Sherman Tank in SIX DAYS WAR Part 2

These sets are companion decals for SabIngaMartin Publications "Lioness and Lion of the Line" volume 10 and 12.  These sets allow the modeler to build most of the Sherman tanks that are presented in these two books.  The decals were researched by Dr. Robert Manasherob, a world recognized expert on Israeli military tanks and armor and are printed in Italy by Cartograf.

For more details, please visit SabIngaMartin Publications





New M51 Sherman book from SabIngaMartin Publications

Dr. Robert Manasherob, one of the leading authorities on Israeli armored vehicles has announced the latest in his line of books on Israeli Shermans: 

Lioness & Lion of the Line: M51 Sherman Tanks of the Six Day War-Part I.

From the website: 

"This tenth volume in the Lioness and Lion of the Line series covers the IDF Sherman tanks in sevice with the Israeli Defense Forces.  Authored by Dr. Robert Manasherob, a world recognized expert in Israeli military vehicles, this volume contains detailed descriptions of the combat operations and history of M51 Sherman tanks during the Six Day War.

-80 pages in black and white and color

-More than 175 photos

-Dozens of unique and previously unpublished photos, in-action photos

-Walk-around photos

-1/35 scale line drawings

-Newly discovered, unique markings

-Detailed color profiles

-Never before seen tactical markings

The price is $40.00 plus shipping.  The book can be ordered directly from Dr. Manasherob via his website, SabIngaMartin Publications.

New 1/48 armor items from Tank Workshop

Jay Galbierz, the owner and operator of Tank Workshop has updated his fine line of resin kits and aftermarket items with following new 1/48 scale armor items. 

First off is kit #TWS 48300/301, Chevrolet WB 30CWT LRDG Truck.

This is a complete resin kit, not a conversion.  #48300 is the standard LRDG truck variant while #48301 is the heavy weapons carrier mounting .50cal & .30cal machine guns.  They both retail for $48.00 each.

Next up is #TWS 48303, Firefly turret for the Tamiya Sherman kits.  This resin turret includes an RB Model turned aluminum 17lbr barrel and muzzle brake.  It retails for $17.00

The third release is #TWS 48304, Commonwealth Bomb Throwers.  These are the type of smoke bomb projectors found on Commonwealth tanks.  Four launchers are included in the set which retails for $5.00.

Last but not least is #TWS 48206, Israeli Diesel Engine Deck Conversion (early style) for Shermans.  This conversion will allow the modeler to convert the gasoline powered Shermans into the early type diesels seen on the M1 Super Shermans and M50's.  It includes the early bar style main gun travel lock.  The price on this set is $6.50.

All of these items and more are available directly from Tank Workshop.

Thanks to Jay for sending the update information.