Sluban WWII Sherman Firefly Battle Tank

Bring a legendary Second World War tank design to your collection with the Sluban WWII Sherman Firefly Battle Tank, set M38-B0713. Comprising approximately 790 pieces, this substantial building project recreates the distinctive proportions of the Sherman Firefly in a rewarding format for builders aged 10 and up. Its broad hull, rounded turret, tracked running gear and imposing main gun give the finished model an unmistakable armoured-vehicle presence.

Designed for collectors and military-model enthusiasts, this Sluban set offers plenty of construction detail without losing the rugged, purposeful character that made the Firefly so memorable. The completed tank makes an impressive display piece for a shelf, study or historical collection, while the building process provides an engaging hands-on project with strong visual results. Recreate the silhouette of a wartime armoured icon using Sluban compatible construction bricks and enjoy the satisfaction of assembling a large-scale vehicle model piece by piece.

The M38-B0713 is an excellent choice for fans of military history, tracked vehicles and classic armoured design. With its USA-associated Sherman lineage, commanding turret and long-barrelled gun, it captures the bold appearance of a tank built to support Allied operations in Europe. Whether displayed alongside other Sluban military sets or enjoyed as a standalone centrepiece, this 790-piece model brings authentic battlefield-inspired character to a collection while remaining approachable for builders aged 10+.

The Sherman Firefly was a British adaptation of the American M4 Sherman medium tank developed during the Second World War. Its defining feature was the powerful British 17-pounder anti-tank gun, fitted into a modified Sherman turret to give Allied armoured units a much stronger answer to heavily protected German vehicles. The conversion required changes to the turret interior, gun mantlet and ammunition stowage, while the reliable Sherman hull and mechanical layout were retained.

Fireflies served with British and other Commonwealth armoured formations during the campaign in north-west Europe after D-Day. They were valued for combining the Sherman’s mobility and dependable design with a long-range anti-armour weapon, making them important support vehicles within mixed tank troops. This Sluban model reflects that distinctive wartime configuration through its recognisable Sherman hull, turret and extended main gun.