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REVIEW
M4A2 Sherman (76mm) Part 2
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Posted: Wednesday, September 12, 2007 - 11:40 PM UTC
The subject of this review is a recent book from the Polish publisher Progres Model Centrum within their Armor Photogallery series. M4A2 Sherman Part 2: 76 mm Gun Tank, is an excellent resource for anyone contemplating working on the Academy or DML kits in 1/35th scale. The full review can be seen:

M4A2 Sherman Part 2: 76 mm Gun Tank

If you have comments or questions please post them here.

Thanks!

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Posted: Thursday, September 13, 2007 - 04:27 AM UTC
Jim,
Thanks for posting the review.

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Finally, in 'Gripes 'r Us', a few comments about the subject. It would, have been, in my opinion, to have concentrated on the M4a2 with VVSS rather than HVSS. This for me would have increased its appeal. Not that we're short of good HVSS suspension but with two widely available kits of the M4a2 (76) VVSS it might have increased sales.


While I agree to a certain extent, the problem is availability of suitable subject vehicles. There are very few surviving M4A2(76) around. AFAIK, their aren't any in the U.S. as their turrets were removed post-war and retrofitted to M4A3(75) hulls. M4A2(76)HVSS are much more common and several, like the subject, are in very good shape.


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However, I will counter that argument by saying that (with the exception of the suspension) the two vehicles have very few differences and the serious Shermanholic will find plenty to work with.


Like you said, the differences are minimal, being primarily confined to the suspension, fenders, and grooves on the lower hull for the suspension.

Chris "toadman" Hughes
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Posted: Friday, September 28, 2007 - 03:47 AM UTC
My copy just arrived (from Jadar Hobbies) Great reference and wartime photos - Time to get my stalled Academy M4A2 project going again.
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