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Posted: Wednesday, January 07, 2015 - 08:28 PM UTC
Here's one of my current projects, a Tamiya M51 converted to a vehicle in Chilean service in the 1980's.

This utilized the Legends Productions 1973 update, Greg Buechler's Chilean conversion, an RB .30 barrel, and some spares from Tasca. I'm using the Dragon DS tracks instead of the Tamiya kit's tracks, and the decals are from Bison. I've got 2 figures that are Verlinden with Hornet heads.











I'm pushing for this to be ready for the 2015 Atlanta AMPS show next month.
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Posted: Thursday, January 08, 2015 - 07:06 PM UTC
Hey Jesse

Outstanding build!!! It's Kool to see Greg Buechler's Chilean conversion in action. Can I assume your going to tackle the Chilean 3-tone camo here, that would be sweet to see. Keep us posted!
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Posted: Thursday, January 08, 2015 - 07:07 PM UTC
Looks great. Definitely a Sherman out of the ordinary.

Looking forward to see more.
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Posted: Thursday, January 08, 2015 - 07:29 PM UTC

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Hey Jesse

Outstanding build!!! It's Kool to see Greg Buechler's Chilean conversion in action. Can I assume your going to tackle the Chilean 3-tone camo here, that would be sweet to see. Keep us posted!


Thanks Eric. Yup, 3 tone and decals are now done. It looks pretty mean. These are a bit older photos, but they're the last set I took.
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Posted: Thursday, January 08, 2015 - 07:43 PM UTC
Nice upgrades and some fine detail work there, Jesse. This ought to look great in paint.
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Posted: Thursday, January 08, 2015 - 07:47 PM UTC
Nice work...I have all of Greg's conversion kits as well for 2 different builds/modifications of the Chilean Sherman (along with an extra 60mm gun from Greg to do a Chilean M24 and also to do a Chilean M41). All I have to do is find the time! Enjoy the pics just in case more reference is needed!










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Posted: Friday, January 09, 2015 - 01:13 AM UTC
Yup, I have all of those photos for reference.
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Posted: Friday, January 09, 2015 - 01:46 AM UTC
Nice work Jesse. An interesting version we don't see enough of!

I built one of these last year but scratchbuilt the rear deck...









There are some completed pics here if you are interested - (3rd one down) http://www.plasticarmour.com/gary_boxall.html

It was also featured in the Oct 14 issue of SMMI.

The exhaust heat shield was the trickiest part of the build as I wanted to represent the one shown in John's post. I had to individually drill out the holes in a piece of sheet brass as I couldn't find any suitable PE Would be nice if that option was produced commercially!!

Look forward to seeing more images of yours

Gary
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Posted: Friday, January 09, 2015 - 06:29 PM UTC
Jesse
looks great can't wait to see this at the show this year
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Posted: Friday, January 09, 2015 - 08:41 PM UTC
Very nice work there Jesse! Looking forward to seeing it painted.
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Posted: Saturday, January 10, 2015 - 12:08 AM UTC
@ Gary: Thanks for checking in. I remember when you first posted your conversion. Very impressive.

@ Dave: It will definitely be there. Getting excited about the show.

@ Colin: I'll try to shoot a few photos this evening and see if I can get them posted up.
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Posted: Saturday, January 10, 2015 - 12:45 AM UTC
can't wait book my room the other day
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Posted: Sunday, January 11, 2015 - 05:57 PM UTC

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Nice work Jesse. An interesting version we don't see enough of!

I built one of these last year but scratchbuilt the rear deck...









There are some completed pics here if you are interested - (3rd one down) http://www.plasticarmour.com/gary_boxall.html

It was also featured in the Oct 14 issue of SMMI.

The exhaust heat shield was the trickiest part of the build as I wanted to represent the one shown in John's post. I had to individually drill out the holes in a piece of sheet brass as I couldn't find any suitable PE Would be nice if that option was produced commercially!!

Look forward to seeing more images of yours

Gary


I notice the barrel is turned metal...which the Tamiya kit does not have (and the kit I'll be using for my Chilean conversion). Where, or from what manufacturer, was your barrel substitute used or based upon??


Too bad you were not aware of Greg's conversion kit for this beast...it includes the PE exhaust you once seeked. Just think of the time you could have saved!

Damn nice build by the way!
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Posted: Sunday, January 11, 2015 - 08:41 PM UTC
The exhaust in Greg's conversion is resin, not PE. At least in the one I bought.

Here she is much closer to completion.





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Posted: Sunday, January 11, 2015 - 09:19 PM UTC

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The exhaust in Greg's conversion is resin, not PE. At least in the one I bought.

Here she is much closer to completion.







Yea, my bad...I was thinking of another exhaust in PE. You're right...Greg's is resin, not PE, but still a very finely detailed exhaust nonetheless!

And what about your barrel? Brass? And from where??
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Posted: Sunday, January 11, 2015 - 09:34 PM UTC
Kit barrel and muzzle brake. Nothing wrong with either.

Gary's seems to be brass tubing for the main length.
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Posted: Sunday, January 11, 2015 - 09:43 PM UTC

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Kit barrel and muzzle brake. Nothing wrong with either.

Gary's seems to be brass tubing for the main length.


Gotta get Gary to admit what he used if its truely brass. Although the kit does provide good molding for the barrel, I'm kinda spoiled in the brass/aluminum equipped kits now that provide greater detail and precision. I guess the aftermarket bug has bit me when it comes to barrels!

Again...nice work on your Sherman. I've saved all the pics here for my file of "Chilean Shermans to do list". I've started to collect material such as PE, kits, and metal tracks to outfit a Chilean M-24 and M-41 as well.
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Posted: Sunday, January 11, 2015 - 10:16 PM UTC
Nice work indeed on the camo Jesse and the figures are the perfect accompaniment


John - fully aware of the conversion kit - I did have one but decided against using it. As Jesse says, no PE exhaust cover in that set.
The barrel is brass tube - nothing special

Gary
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Posted: Wednesday, January 14, 2015 - 07:31 PM UTC

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The barrel is brass tube - nothing special

Gary


Do you recall the size/dimension/length of the brass tubing used??
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Posted: Wednesday, January 14, 2015 - 07:56 PM UTC

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The barrel is brass tube - nothing special

Gary


Do you recall the size/dimension/length of the brass tubing used??


Measure the kit piece. It's accurate.
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Posted: Wednesday, January 14, 2015 - 10:59 PM UTC
Thanx!
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Posted: Thursday, January 15, 2015 - 12:26 AM UTC
John

Sorry, can't recall the size - I just measured the kit part and found the relevant size in my stash.
TBH, there is nothing wrong with the kit barrel and it is a lot easier using that - I just like making things harder than they need to be

Gary
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Posted: Tuesday, January 20, 2015 - 05:20 PM UTC
Gary...would it be to much to ask for you to forward an electronic copy of your 14 Oct article on the Chilean M51 (I'm only a subscriber to MMIR)???
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Posted: Tuesday, January 20, 2015 - 08:42 PM UTC
Excellent work, Jesse.
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