Sherman BARV Beach base Hobby Boss
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Sherman BARV Beach base Hobby Boss


1:48 scale Sherman BARV Beach base Hobby Boss conversion kit

Base for use: Hobby Boss Sherman

Kit contains:

  • Resin parts
  • Decal sheet
  • Brass photo-cutting board
  • Brass rods
  • Assembly instructions with parts list and color photos:  Download instructions
You can also contact us to have this model assembled and painted with the camouflage of your choice.
  • Sherman BARV Beach base Hobby Boss
  • Sherman BARV Beach base Hobby Boss
  • Sherman BARV Beach base Hobby Boss

History of the Sherman BARV Beach base Hobby Boss


Among all the special vehicles designed for the Normandy landings, the Sherman BARV stands out for its highly distinctive silhouette, unlike any other combat vehicle.
After the experience of the landings in North Africa and Italy, it was decided to produce a vehicle specially equipped to operate on beaches, to refloat barges and repair damaged or stranded vehicles close to shore.
This completely watertight armored vehicle, with its raised superstructure, protected air vents and intakes, could operate in at least 2.50 m of water.
Some 52 BARVs were ready just in time to take part in the Normandy landings. They were assigned to the "Beach Groups". They also took part in crossing the Rhine, and remained in service well into the 1950s.