Panzer Art RE35-803 Sherman CDL turret 1/35 – resin turret for Sherman CDL tank

Panzer Art RE35-803 is an exceptionally detailed 1/35 scale resin kit representing the Sherman CDL (Canal Defence Light) turret—a specialized design developed for British and American armored units at the end of World War II. The turret is intended as a high-quality upgrade for standard plastic M4 Sherman tank kits, taking the historical realism of your replica to the next level.

• Scale: 1/35
• Material: precisely cast resin
• Product type: resin accessory for plastic model kits
• Manufacturer: Panzer Art

Historical description: The Sherman CDL (Canal Defence Light) was created to support night operations, where a powerful searchlight mounted inside the turret was used to dazzle the enemy and facilitate the activities of friendly forces. This system was highly secret and was employed by the Allies mainly during river crossings and key night maneuvers on the Western Front in 1944–1945. Sherman tanks equipped with the CDL turret were used by both the British and American armies, making their combat debut during major operations such as the crossing of the Rhine.

The Panzer Art set pays careful attention to details characteristic of the CDL turret: realistic surface texture, detailed hatches, optics, viewports arrangement, and the distinctive searchlight housing. Thanks to precisely cast resin, no detail escapes the attention of historical modeling enthusiasts. The product does not include metal, photo-etched, or other extras—the set consists entirely of resin turret components.

Application: Intended for intermediate and advanced modelers wishing to create historically accurate replicas of WWII Sherman tanks, especially in the specialist CDL variant.

• Difficulty level: 3/5 (assembly requires precision and skillful adaptation of resin elements to the base model hull)
• Historical period: World War II (1944–1945)
• Countries of use: United Kingdom, United States
• Category: Resin model kit – detail accessory

Recommendation: Panzer Art RE35-803 is an excellent choice for modelers who appreciate unique variants of historic vehicles and seek the highest level of realism. Highly recommended for diorama projects depicting late WWII scenes where night operations played a significant role. This product will greatly enrich any Sherman model collection with a seldom-seen and unusual combat version.