Choosing between vehicle & armor model kits comes down to the kind of display you want to build: a 1/48 U.S. Sherman tank or a long-haul Kenworth truck. The Hobby Boss and Revell options also differ by $14.67, so the right choice depends more on subject and build direction than on price alone.
Quick verdict
Choose the Hobby Boss 1/48 Scale US M4 Mid-Production Sherman Tank Model Kit #84802 for an armor-focused project with a clearly stated 1/48 scale, unassembled format, and not-painted finish. Choose the Revell Kenworth W900 if your shelf or collection is centered on highway trucks, especially the W900's dual sleeper and aerodynamic roofline.
| Kit | Listed price | Subject | Build detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hobby Boss 1/48 Scale US M4 Mid-Production Sherman Tank Model Kit #84802 | USD 23.99 | U.S. M4 Mid-Production Sherman tank | Unassembled kit; gray; not painted |
| Revell Kenworth W900 | USD 38.66 | Kenworth long-haul truck | Dual sleeper and aerodynamic roofline |
Where each kit fits best
- Hobby Boss wins for: a specifically identified 1/48 armor subject, a U.S. M4 Sherman theme, and a lower listed price of USD 23.99.
- Revell wins for: a road-truck display centered on the Kenworth W900, with the description calling out a dual sleeper and aerodynamic roofline.
Neither choice is a substitute for the other: the Sherman is a tank model, while the Kenworth W900 is a long-haul truck subject. That distinction should guide the decision before the price spread does.
Product notes
Hobby Boss 1/48 Sherman Tank Model Kit
The Hobby Boss kit is the more direct match for an armor scale model project. Its title identifies a U.S. M4 Mid-Production Sherman and a 1/48 scale, while the build details describe an unassembled kit in gray with a not-painted finish. Those specifics make the intended project clear: you are choosing a hands-on model rather than a ready-to-display vehicle. The stated age level is 14 and Up, another concrete marker for the intended audience. The limitation is equally clear: assembly and finishing are part of the experience, so it is not the pick for someone seeking a completed tank. At USD 23.99, it also leaves the smaller price commitment between these two choices.
Revell Kenworth W900
The Revell Kenworth W900 points in a completely different direction: a long-haul truck build with the imposing road presence described for the Kenworth design. Its dual sleeper and aerodynamic roofline give the subject recognizable truck-specific character without turning the comparison into a tank-versus-tank decision. Choose it when the desired display is a highway tractor rather than military armor, or when a Kenworth theme is more appealing than a Sherman theme. The limitation is that its subject will not suit a shopper specifically seeking a tank or armor scale model. At USD 38.66, it is also the higher-priced choice, with a $14.67 spread separating it from the Hobby Boss kit.
Final choice by use case
- For a Sherman or armor collection: choose the Hobby Boss 1/48 Scale US M4 Mid-Production Sherman Tank Model Kit #84802. The tank subject, 1/48 scale, and unassembled format all point in that direction.
- For a long-haul truck display: choose the Revell Kenworth W900. The dual sleeper and aerodynamic roofline make its intended road-truck theme specific.
- For the lower listed price: choose Hobby Boss at USD 23.99 rather than Revell at USD 38.66.
- For the clearer subject match: let the display theme decide. Hobby Boss is the Sherman armor choice; Revell is the Kenworth truck choice.
