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Armor and ground forces of the Allied forces during World War II.
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SOL Sherman
badmoose
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Posted: Saturday, December 05, 2015 - 10:37 PM UTC
Has anyone had any experience with the SOL 1/16 Sherman easy eight resin kit? I know it is pricey and am wondering if it is worth the bucks. Have done the trumpeter king tiger and t 34/85 I really need a good Sherman to go with them
ericadeane
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Posted: Sunday, December 06, 2015 - 01:15 AM UTC
I have no personal experience but wouldn't the Tamiya 1/16 M4 (105) HVSS Sherman or Heng Long and Dragon 1/16 M4A3 (105) VVS Shermans be a better starting points? They're not resin and upgrade parts are relatively easy to find. I bet cheaper too!
badmoose
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Posted: Sunday, December 06, 2015 - 03:24 AM UTC

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I have no personal experience but wouldn't the Tamiya 1/16 M4 (105) HVSS Sherman or Heng Long and Dragon 1/16 M4A3 (105) VVS Shermans be a better starting points? They're not resin and upgrade parts are relatively easy to find. I bet cheaper too!
You might be right at that, I didn't even know Dragon made a 1/16 Sherman, so I'll do more research....man thx
William
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Posted: Sunday, December 06, 2015 - 05:42 AM UTC
Dragon doesn't make a 1/16 Sherman - it's actually 1/6th scale.
flyerhank
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Posted: Sunday, December 06, 2015 - 05:59 AM UTC
I bought the SOL M4A3E8 several years ago on E-Bay. I have started several times to tackle this beast. The pour blocks are massive and the fit is poor. The detail is not up to Tamiya standards but if you want a platform to superdetail, this might be for you.
badmoose
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Posted: Sunday, December 06, 2015 - 11:34 AM UTC

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I bought the SOL M4A3E8 several years ago on E-Bay. I have started several times to tackle this beast. The pour blocks are massive and the fit is poor. The detail is not up to Tamiya standards but if you want a platform to superdetail, this might be for you.
Now you give me some food for thought..would be nice if trumpeter came out with one along the lines of their t34 /kingtiger series
thanx William
badmoose
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Posted: Sunday, December 06, 2015 - 11:36 AM UTC

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Dragon doesn't make a 1/16 Sherman - it's actually 1/6th scale.
Yes, I just found that out
Thx William
ericadeane
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Posted: Sunday, December 06, 2015 - 10:02 PM UTC
Ooops! My bad!
wildbill426
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Posted: Sunday, December 06, 2015 - 10:18 PM UTC
That's what we need.....a 1/16 Sherman with FULL interior!!
badmoose
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Posted: Sunday, December 06, 2015 - 11:36 PM UTC

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That's what we need.....a 1/16 Sherman with FULL interior!!
Have lit a big fire and am dancing around it praying to modelling gods...LOL
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