How I can do antennas for M26 Pershing or M4 sherman? or where I can find it?

Thanks

Stretched sprue, thin plastic rod, guitar strings, AM antennas, etc. There are many methods for replicating antenni.

I find guitar string the easiest to work with and they can be cheap -- my brother manages to break a large number of his strings and they get passed my way!

Cheers,
Ian

I agree with Ian. It has to be "used" guitar string. New ones come rolled and don't straighten easily, but after they've been on the guitar for a few months and stretched they remain straight. Also comes in different thickness's...

I use stretched sprue, cheapest source around. If the tank might get handled as in kits built on commission. I use thin brass rod.
Also I try to let the sprue cool perfectly straight or it might curl, it might take 2 or 3 tries but it is cost effective.

Tom

thanks to all, I will try with the guitar strings.
looks here my pershing. I thinking to buy the friumodel tracks or just use the vinyls.

Hi Gabriel: I really enjoyed when I used the Tamiya M26 for my T26E4 build. If I can make a few suggestions:

1) the telephone on the rear hull was only a post WW2 item. Maybe remove it and the mount?
2) your storage: I know you haven't glued anything on yet but you must remember that the tank was firstly a fighting vehicle that required all its systems to operate properly. You must avoid storage which
a)blocks free traverse of the turret, that blocks air cooling on the engine deck (all four grates were used to expel hot air),
b) that blocks the vision devices of the crew (I'm thinking of junk on the turret top and the stuff on t he front fenders
c) that blocks the easy mounting by the crew.

Also, know that everything would have to be tied down logically -- or else they would be lost or wedged beneath the turret. Some things to consider.

Gabe, before you go crazy with the stowage think about its placement. Does it make sense for you as a crewman to put things that may interfer with the ability to fight the tank, or maintain it. If you put stuff on your grill doors it has to be moved every time you check your oil, water, etc... Also on the Pershing cooling air was pulled in the front grills and exhausted out the rear. Covering your vents could lead to over heating.

A moving tank is a rough ride if its not tied down or wedged in, say good by to it. It will be gone next time you stop. I was a tanker for over 20 years so I'm only offering advice. Look at the reference pictures. Alot of American tanks carried alot of gear but it was usually in a manner that kept it secure and out of the way.

It looks like your on the way to an excellent Pershing.

Tom

thanks both. The picture shows that are up in the air vents but the stowage is located in the storage boxes and between the air vents and few bags in the back air vents. I show a picture in the end.


Roy show, what telephone you mean? and whats the blocks you mean too?
So i need to remove few stowage?

Im newbie here. Im 17 years old and 5 or 6 months modeling armor.
All other sugestions or comments.

Thanks

Remember, any stowage needs to be secured somehow. Either directly with straps on the individual rucksacks or with a tarp draped over and secured. so, you'll need to place gear where there are appropriate tiedowns...

As for antennas, I use a length of sprue and hold it over a candle until it just begins to soften. Then pull gently and you'll have a good thin length. Remember to hold it far enough away from the flame that it melts and doesn't burn!

Carbon fiber rods make nice antennae as well. It doesn't break like sprue, has a very realistic bend, and won't put out an eye like metal, for those who like to see your work up close.

Antennae?

Raid your Mum's sweeping brush and cut a few of the plastic bristles off.
If you spread the cuttings out over the whole broom head she'll never notice.

(My missus hasn't spotted the raids, even after 30+ models.)

The telephone is on the right rear corner of the rear hull, hovering over the A 17 assembly on your instructions.

"Blocks" meant anything that can come in contact with the turret's rotation. Your Pershing looks really good, just re-locate some of the storage using a real picture of a Pershing in combat as reference and remove the phone and mount.

Looking forward to more pictures Gabo0o0o.