M4A3 Tank, 1/72 - Trumpeter 07224

Release scheduled for September 2026.

The M4A3 Tank model kit by Trumpeter, reference 07224, reproduces at 1/72 scale an American medium tank M4A3 from the Sherman family. This is an injection-molded plastic kit to be assembled, designed to depict an iconic Second World War armored vehicle in a compact format suited to collections and military dioramas in 1/72 scale.

The M4A3 is part of the large M4 Sherman tank family used by the U.S. forces during the conflict. This variant is notably distinguished by its Ford GAA engine. The Shermans were one of the main Allied armored vehicles of the period, thanks to large-scale production and numerous detail changes made throughout their manufacturing.

The Trumpeter reference 07224 makes it possible to build an M4A3 with a large bustle turret and a 75 mm gun. The assembly reproduces the Sherman’s characteristic shapes: sloped hull, VVSS suspension running gear, molded turret, and main armament. At 1/72 scale, each dimension of the real vehicle is reduced 72 times, making it easy to integrate the model into a scene featuring 1/72-scale U.S. armored vehicles from the Second World War.

As with any plastic model kit, careful preparation of the parts before gluing helps ensure a clean build. A suitable primer then makes it easier to paint and highlight the raised details. A finish in military tones, complemented if desired by a wash, dry brushing, or dust and mud effects, helps emphasize the details of the running gear and the armored surfaces.

This Trumpeter M4A3 tank model kit at 1/72 is a relevant starting point for a project focused on U.S. armored vehicles from the Second World War, whether it’s a single build, a Sherman collection, or a small-scale diorama.

Technical features:

• Brand: Trumpeter
• Reference: 07224
• Type: assemble-it-yourself tank model kit
• Subject: M4A3 Tank
• Scale: 1/72
• Material: injection-molded plastic
• Real subject period: Second World War

For assembly and finishing, plan in particular an adhesive suitable for plastic model kits, cutting and sanding tools, and the paints needed for the project.