Star Decals 35-C1049 US Special Shermans 1/35 – Water-slide Decals for American WW2 Engineer Vehicles

Star Decals 35-C1049 US Special Shermans 1/35 is a professional water-slide decal sheet dedicated to 1/35 scale plastic model kits. The set includes a complete set of markings and painting schemes for unique versions of tanks used by the US Army during World War II. The most notable vehicles presented by the manufacturer are “Aunt Jemima” and “Crazy Crusher” – Sherman tanks converted into specialized mine exploder vehicles.

Historical Description

The Sherman “Aunt Jemima” and “Crazy Crusher” were unique adaptations of the iconic M4 Sherman tank, modified by American forces to neutralize minefields on the Western Front during the Second World War (1944–1945). Both vehicles belonged to the category of engineering equipment – they were equipped with special devices, such as heavy rollers (Aunt Jemima) or ground-striking mechanisms (Crazy Crusher), effectively detonating mines ahead of the advancing armored and infantry units. They were used, among other operations, during the Normandy landings as well as in fighting in France and Germany.

• Scale: 1/35 – perfectly matched to standard Sherman tank models.
• Country of user: United States of America.
• Service period: World War II (years 1944-1945).
• Material: high-quality water-slide decal with detailed, precise prints.
• Category: Water-slide decals for 1/35 scale plastic model kits.
• The set includes: a complete set of markings for the “Aunt Jemima” and “Crazy Crusher” vehicles, application instructions, and suggested painting schemes.
• Does not include additional photo-etched or resin parts.
• Application difficulty: 2/5 – decals are easy to apply, even for intermediate modelers.

Star Decals 35-C1049 is a product recommended for all military modeling enthusiasts, especially for diorama builders and those interested in historical recreations from the World War II era. The high quality of the decals, historical accuracy, and originality of the markings make this set a great addition both for new projects and for reconstructing historical Sherman models. With this product, any model will gain the authentic character of American military engineering from the greatest conflict of the 20th century.