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Post by JCON on Oct 31, 2020 11:52:33 GMT -6
Are you sure its only three Duke? He's not done yet???  |
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Post by ARMORGUY on Oct 31, 2020 12:58:30 GMT -6
Can hardly wait for more of this!
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Post by rustybaer on Oct 31, 2020 13:59:51 GMT -6
That's exactly what happened to me also on the "Sherman Forum". I'm going to just finish them and not count rivets. Is that board still going? I haven't been there in a while.....
I was looking around for parts to build "Meir", the very first IDF Sherman. I think I have everything I'd need. Hmmm.....
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Post by dogfish7 (R.I.P.) on Oct 31, 2020 14:27:05 GMT -6
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Post by rustybaer on Nov 1, 2020 19:32:09 GMT -6
Looks defunct. Funny: The suspension on the MP Models hull is from the very same kit you're building in the link above.
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Post by dogfish7 (R.I.P.) on Nov 2, 2020 8:25:38 GMT -6
Who knew, right?  |
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Post by JED on Nov 3, 2020 10:20:45 GMT -6
The Shermanaters 😳😳
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Post by rustybaer on Nov 6, 2020 13:10:34 GMT -6
Well, the two M50 hulls are my current darlings. I did the engine decks and details under the rear hull overhangs, mainly so I could remember which one was which, and it's fun.... The Dragon hull will be an early, early M50, built from an M4A4(T) hull, an IDF conversion of a regular M4A4 to the Wright engine. Some pics do exist of these tanks with the cast final drive cover, I guess since a Sherman is a Sherman is a Sherman, and if one of those old final drives failed, the IDF didn't really care what the replacement looked like as long as it fit and worked. Also, when these old tanks were rebuilt, lots of parts got mixed up, and a Sherman is a Sherman is a Sherman... The MP hull will be a very early Cummins powered M50, very commonly pictured. So far:  IMG_4563 by Russel Baer, on Flickr  IMG_4562 by Russel Baer, on Flickr Gotta stay focused.... |
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Post by ARMORGUY on Nov 6, 2020 14:00:15 GMT -6
These two are looking great and your expertise on Shermans is phenomenal, respect.
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Post by dogfish7 (R.I.P.) on Nov 6, 2020 14:26:10 GMT -6
Lots of subtle differences! Have you ever done one with a radial engine in it? Beekster is another one who knows a ton about Shermans. Hope he's watching this one.
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Post by JCON on Nov 6, 2020 16:00:11 GMT -6
Nice job!!!
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Post by rustybaer on Nov 9, 2020 15:28:36 GMT -6
Lots of subtle differences! Have you ever done one with a radial engine in it? Beekster is another one who knows a ton about Shermans. Hope he's watching this one. I have, and am now: The M4A4(T), the gray Dragon hull, is an Israeli "conversion" of good old M4A4 hulls obtained from France to use the Wright aircraft engine, same as the M4 and M4A1: much easier to service than the Chrysler Multi-bank, and a lot easier to obtain as well. |
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Post by rustybaer on Nov 18, 2020 14:51:50 GMT -6
More! First, the M51 is it is today:  IMG_4856 by Russel Baer, on Flickr  IMG_4857 by Russel Baer, on Flickr Nothing major, just bits and bobs, some stuff that definitely looks a little strange on this hull, but it's supposed to be like that... yeah, right. |
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Post by JCON on Nov 18, 2020 15:03:02 GMT -6
Nice bits and bobs!!!
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Post by dogfish7 (R.I.P.) on Nov 19, 2020 9:28:00 GMT -6
Lots of bits and bobs for the discerning Shermanite.  |
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Post by Dukemaddog on Nov 19, 2020 13:53:15 GMT -6
Fantastic! I just got mine almost to the painting stage. The rear taillights are so small, I'm wondering if I can get them installed! I already lost one!
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Post by JED on Nov 19, 2020 15:30:47 GMT -6
Great stuff
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Post by ARMORGUY on Nov 20, 2020 14:13:08 GMT -6
Another great update.
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Post by rustybaer on Nov 21, 2020 11:01:36 GMT -6
Thanks all.
Duke, I lost a couple in 1/35, I can only imagine.....
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Post by dogfish7 (R.I.P.) on Nov 21, 2020 13:07:45 GMT -6
No one used their turn signals anyway.  |
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