Just published, a Review of Tasca''s latest offering in the increasingly crowded world of the Sherman in 1/35th scale - 35-010: U.S. Medium Tank M4A1 Sherman (Mid Production). The review, which also features a considerable number of images of the kit, can be seen:
Tasca's M4A1 Sherman (Mid Production)
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REVIEW
Tasca's New M4a1 (75mm) in 1/35thjimbrae
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Posted: Friday, October 19, 2007 - 04:58 AM UTC
toadman1
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Posted: Friday, October 19, 2007 - 05:27 AM UTC
Hi Jim,
Thanks for posting the review.
In the review, you mention the following:
What is the "Type4B-1"? Is that from the Ampersand Sherman guide? If so, that is a designation made up by the authors and is not a real designation for any Sherman part. The use of fake designations like that only lead to confusion among those who don't know any better.
The curved strip you refer to is the attachment strip for the bow machine gun cover.
This Sherman shouldn't have any casting numbers or symbols on the glacis as it is appears to be based on a M4A1 produced by Pressed Steel Car like this one
(from my website)
PSC was the only company to build Shermans with rivetted lower hulls and built them this way until early '43. More images of the PSC Sherman can be found HERE.
Thanks again for posting your review. It looks like a winner of a kit.
Chris "toadman" Hughes
Toadman's Tank Pictures
Thanks for posting the review.
In the review, you mention the following:
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glacis plate portrayed is, (according to my references) the Type 4B-1 which should have a curved strip boltted around the curve of the MG mounting.
What is the "Type4B-1"? Is that from the Ampersand Sherman guide? If so, that is a designation made up by the authors and is not a real designation for any Sherman part. The use of fake designations like that only lead to confusion among those who don't know any better.
The curved strip you refer to is the attachment strip for the bow machine gun cover.
This Sherman shouldn't have any casting numbers or symbols on the glacis as it is appears to be based on a M4A1 produced by Pressed Steel Car like this one
(from my website)
PSC was the only company to build Shermans with rivetted lower hulls and built them this way until early '43. More images of the PSC Sherman can be found HERE.
Thanks again for posting your review. It looks like a winner of a kit.
Chris "toadman" Hughes
Toadman's Tank Pictures
jimbrae
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Posted: Friday, October 19, 2007 - 05:35 AM UTC
Thanks Chris - yep, the Ampersand book. I'll edit it out. I got the casting numbers thing cleared up today by Zaloga who talked about casting numbers only on the transmission cover although (once again ) the Ampersand book has casting numbers on the front of the glacis.. Oh, and while we're at it, the Ampersand plans are about 5mm out as well...
toadman1
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Posted: Friday, October 19, 2007 - 05:45 AM UTC
There would be casting symbols on the glacis of a M4A1 built by General Steel(like the old DML kit) but as Steve Z. said, no numbers.
General Steel tank:
I should have a photo CD out on the above M4A1 and the one in my previous posting sometime in December.
Chris "toadman" Hughes
Toadman's Tank Pictures
General Steel tank:
I should have a photo CD out on the above M4A1 and the one in my previous posting sometime in December.
Chris "toadman" Hughes
Toadman's Tank Pictures
kevinb120
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Posted: Friday, October 19, 2007 - 08:31 AM UTC
The new M51 has the General steel crest in the hull but it is a bit thick and overdone and the casting is more like the Adobe car then cast steel in some places. The Tasca stuff looks great and the textures look nice and subtle and would be easy to rough up a little bit. I have never been one much for Shermans but with the new DML ones and the incredible Tasca ones they are quickly stacking up in the stash and on the shelf. I definitely will pick one of these buggers up With a nice PE set with some front fenders, clamps and headlight brackets and a little Mr Surfacer it will look awesome.
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Posted: Saturday, October 20, 2007 - 12:21 AM UTC
Jim
Thanks for the review, so would you say that this kit is a gift from the Sherman GOD? I am not a big Sherman freak like some guys are but I have been waiting on this kit for a while.
You know me I will come up with some obscure paint job and markings, actually I will mark it as an M-4 of the 2nd Armored division in Tunisia, I have a few images of these tanks from my days working with the 2AD Museum. Mrosko
Thanks for the review, so would you say that this kit is a gift from the Sherman GOD? I am not a big Sherman freak like some guys are but I have been waiting on this kit for a while.
You know me I will come up with some obscure paint job and markings, actually I will mark it as an M-4 of the 2nd Armored division in Tunisia, I have a few images of these tanks from my days working with the 2AD Museum. Mrosko
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Posted: Saturday, October 20, 2007 - 12:43 AM UTC
Chris, thanks for the comments . It must have some pulling-power to shine the OD light into your eyes
I'd definitely like to see anything out of the ordinary as to markings or schemes as would everyone else Keep us posted!
I'd definitely like to see anything out of the ordinary as to markings or schemes as would everyone else Keep us posted!
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Posted: Saturday, October 20, 2007 - 01:11 AM UTC
I'm looking at a 1AD tank in Italy with extra armor on the front slope. Dan
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Posted: Saturday, October 20, 2007 - 02:10 AM UTC
Nice work Jim
Some you-beaut additions here, including the horn and guard, the separated .50cal components, the choice of air filters and the separate foul weather attachment strip etc. The two part guntube sucks the big one though
As you say it can be replaced easily enough
Some you-beaut additions here, including the horn and guard, the separated .50cal components, the choice of air filters and the separate foul weather attachment strip etc. The two part guntube sucks the big one though
As you say it can be replaced easily enough
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Posted: Saturday, October 20, 2007 - 03:46 AM UTC
Excellent review Jim of what looks like a great kit. Strangely enough my idea for this kit is to show it upside down as a tank that has slid off the road. Tasca's excellent sponsons and suspension seem to make this kit perfect for that.
Posted: Saturday, October 20, 2007 - 04:40 AM UTC
Hi Guys,
Anyone know who's stocking this in the UK?
Cheers
Al
Anyone know who's stocking this in the UK?
Cheers
Al
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Posted: Sunday, October 21, 2007 - 11:50 PM UTC
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Anyone know who's stocking this in the UK?
I imagine all the usual stockists will have it WHEN it arrives. I get the feeling that shipping is only at the point of starting to the U.S. and Europe - it doesn't seem to be avaliable from Japan yet either...
Posted: Monday, October 22, 2007 - 03:48 AM UTC
Thanks Jim,
Hannnant's or Friendship Models will probably stock it when it arrives. I remember how difficult it was to get the Dragon M4A1 , hence the question.
Al
Hannnant's or Friendship Models will probably stock it when it arrives. I remember how difficult it was to get the Dragon M4A1 , hence the question.
Al
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Posted: Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 07:25 PM UTC
As to availabilty, Lucky Model have just listed it as having arrived:
http://www.luckymodel.com/scale.aspx?item_no=TAS%2035010
http://www.luckymodel.com/scale.aspx?item_no=TAS%2035010
Ray28
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Posted: Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 09:00 PM UTC
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As to availabilty, Lucky Model have just listed it as having arrived:
http://www.luckymodel.com/scale.aspx?item_no=TAS%2035010
Yes, Jim, all pre-order are shipped out today.
Raymond
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Posted: Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 09:16 PM UTC
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Posted: Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 10:41 PM UTC
Yes, I'm happy to report that I received Ray's email, and my kit is winging it's way across the 7 seas.