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Armor/AFV: IDF [Israeli Defense Forces]
Armor and AFVs of the IDF army from 1947-today.
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coca's built - M51 Israeli Sherman
coca
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Singapore / 新加坡
Joined: June 29, 2004
KitMaker: 196 posts
Armorama: 175 posts
Posted: Monday, August 06, 2007 - 04:04 AM UTC
Greetings everyone long time no see.
Here is my latest built model which I would like to share with you guys.
This is a 1/35th scale Dragon Premium edition M51 Israeli Sherman.
This built is to depict the M51 during the retirement ceremony when it was withdrawn from IDF service.
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iowacentral
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Iowa, United States
Joined: April 15, 2007
KitMaker: 121 posts
Armorama: 115 posts
Posted: Monday, August 06, 2007 - 04:38 AM UTC
First off I will say that the model looks great. Nice job on the weathering.
Now, if the is a depiction of a 1990's M51, there are a few things that need to be on this tank that Dragon does not give you in their kit. Firstly, there should be a little box that is fitted just behind the TC on the side of the turrent. Secondly, the storage shelf on the back of the should be a large box, like the one in the Academy kit. Thirdly, the TC MG should be mounted on a scissors mount.
All that being said, I am no expert, and there are others out there that have better info than me, that might prove me wrong, which is good then I can also learn something new. And I am in no way picking apart your build, it looks great. There are just some items that Dragon in their infinte wisdom decided to leave off their M51. In order to have the best references, a person needs to get Tom Gannon's book on the shermans in Israeli service. Just my .02 cents.
Scott
Erik67
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Buskerud, Norway
Joined: July 31, 2005
KitMaker: 1,871 posts
Armorama: 1,423 posts
Posted: Monday, August 06, 2007 - 06:20 AM UTC
If only my own M-51 will look half this good when finished I will be a happy man. Great work.

Erik
Easy_Co
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England - South East, United Kingdom
Joined: September 11, 2002
KitMaker: 1,933 posts
Armorama: 985 posts
Posted: Monday, August 06, 2007 - 07:35 AM UTC
She's a beauty,nice build,Im building the Academy version right now just getting ready to paint
Tankleader
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Virginia, United States
Joined: April 29, 2003
KitMaker: 718 posts
Armorama: 684 posts
Posted: Monday, August 06, 2007 - 07:44 AM UTC
Great job on the weathering, but I also like the way your photos turned out.

Tanks
Andy
Silverleaf
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Alaska, United States
Joined: July 09, 2007
KitMaker: 141 posts
Armorama: 123 posts
Posted: Monday, August 06, 2007 - 12:13 PM UTC
Awesome build! I have the Academy kit and this is a great inspiration. I hope that mine comes out half as nice.

AJBarnes
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Queensland, Australia
Joined: November 13, 2010
KitMaker: 15 posts
Armorama: 12 posts
Posted: Wednesday, November 17, 2010 - 10:00 PM UTC
Nice job mate, Good too see a Sherman in the post 1982 darker paint scheme.
Petition2God
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Colorado, United States
Joined: February 06, 2002
KitMaker: 1,526 posts
Armorama: 1,294 posts
Posted: Thursday, November 18, 2010 - 08:27 AM UTC
Great build and painting job, Coca! Thanks a lot for posting. I haven't seen your models posted here for a while so welcome back!
BLACKWATER
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Yunnan, China / 简体
Joined: August 05, 2010
KitMaker: 449 posts
Armorama: 441 posts
Posted: Friday, November 19, 2010 - 02:01 AM UTC
Great, like this style.
Is DRAGDN3539?
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