Didn't Zaloga do his with the Italeri B-36 as a base and scratch from there?

I used the Italeri kit with a Verlinden M-10(?) detail kit for turret and engine. Wasn't a bad go,Steve Z's was of course, the better. .

Do you have all this stuff at hand or are you trying to better a certain aspect of the subject?

I will be using a Tamiya M4A3 hull and using the AFV Club M36 interior and turret.e

I'm planning to build the Italeri M36B1 in parallel with an Academy M36 for the Tank Killers campaign, using the Academy turret as a pattern for scratching parts for the Italeri one. (Common sense suggests I ought to buy an Academy or AFV kit for the turret, but that'd be too easy! And it'd cost cash...)

Do you have plans for a dio,or is this going on a base?

I'm curious about the way you have sanded all the details off the lower hull sides - do you have the necessary new parts for suspension mounting plates etc, or will you scratch-build them?

I am building an M36B1 as well, using the Tamiya M4 and the Academy turret.

I am building an M36B1 as well, using the Tamiya M4 and the Academy turret.

I will use parts from both the Academy M36 and the TAmiya M4 and scratch the rest.

one thing is amiss. You have the back bracket for the range stakes too far back on the bustle. It woul be in the way for the 50 cal which goes across the back. You also might want to add the other (2) brakets that go on the right rear of the bustle to hold the other end of the 50 cal receiver and barrel. They are just like the Shermans mounting.

Do you have PE chains and handles for the gas cap covers? If not I use .015 brass wire for the handles and I twist .010 fuse wire for the chains,

Thanks for the kind words guys! Good if I got some other people to try out the subject. Using the Italeri kit has the benefit that some special parts (like the antenna mount and the mirrors on the front glacis) are included and at least you'll remember them even if you don't use the parts.

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one thing is amiss. You have the back bracket for the range stakes too far back on the bustle. It woul be in the way for the 50 cal which goes across the back. You also might want to add the other (2) brakets that go on the right rear of the bustle to hold the other end of the 50 cal receiver and barrel. They are just like the Shermans mounting.

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The .50 actually fits, i tested it as it seemed a bit tight. The bracket is actually for the spare .50 cal. barrels and is mounted as per the instructions. I'll look into the other 2 brackets, forgot about them in the rush of wanting to get something done... that's why I like posting here, people always give you feedback that gets you back on the right track.

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Do you have PE chains and handles for the gas cap covers? If not I use .015 brass wire for the handles and I twist .010 fuse wire for the chains,

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So you think I should go all the way? I'll look into it...

Cheerio!