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Where would the casting numbers be on a sherman? Anyone have any pictures ?? Thanks
Actually every casting will have some numbers on it, including small parts. The very least will be the part number (such as D1324, C33256, B5227, etc.) in raised numbers somewhere on the casting. In addition, for larger parts like bogey frames, differential housings, turrets and the like, you will see other number/letter codes which stand for the manufacturer, the lot or heat number, the serial cnumber and, occasionally, the material code. All of these are optional except the part number and their locations vary from manufacturer to manufacturer.
The most visible numbers are on are things like the turret, hull, hull plate castings (most of the "welded plate" hull front plates on most Shermans are actually castings welded together, each with ID numbers) bogey frames, hatches, mantlets, etc. etc. Obviously, given the scope of this, you can go absolutely insane putting casting numbers on individual exhaust brackets (which did, indeed, have them), but sticking to the bulk of the big items is ususlly enough headache for anyone.
Paul
back to the topic as we all know Italeri does not make there kits with casting numbers.So how can make some, where can I buy some,and any easy ways to get extras.these kits set me back $30 bucks each so money here is a factor.Only investing in PE set and Barrel.So what is the verdict guys any good ways to get these numbers.
