Wellington, New Zealand
Joined: May 01, 2002
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Posted: Saturday, July 31, 2004 - 04:30 PM UTC
Hi all,
I hope this isn't agianst the rules. But I started my Sherman today (its the 1st of August) It is a M4A1 75mm large hatches. The turret is from Italeris Marines Sherman and the hull is from Italeris M4A1 76 kit.
It will be going on the base you see it on.
All comments welcome.
"Da Kiwi Kid"
Andrew Barclay
Hong Kong S.A.R. / 繁體
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Posted: Saturday, July 31, 2004 - 07:01 PM UTC
Hi Andy,
Nice M4 you are going to build. What is the red color on the hull?
Keep us posted!
Steve, Sushi and Pig #6
Always smile smile and smile
Quebec, Canada
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Posted: Saturday, July 31, 2004 - 07:47 PM UTC
Hey Andy nice start on your Sherman build ...your cast in armour looks pretty darn good ...here's a link to another model on another site just for inspiration..
http://www.missing-lynx.com/gallery/usa/m4a175_chahn.html Keep up the good work.
Rick
Michigan, United States
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Posted: Saturday, July 31, 2004 - 10:19 PM UTC
That's a great start with the cast applique armor. Can't wait to see it done
You don't support the troops if you don't support the mission!
United States
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Posted: Sunday, August 01, 2004 - 03:55 AM UTC
Andy
Very great overall job so far The cast in applique armor looks great No problem starting today After all it does allready start today
To fight the hordes,singing and crying,Valhalla I am coming
Wellington, New Zealand
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Posted: Sunday, August 01, 2004 - 12:20 PM UTC
Hi all thanks for the comments,
The red is the putty I have used to fix the armour to the hull sides.
Rick:Thanks I have seen that model it is very good I have used it a lot for refrence when doing the armour.
"Da Kiwi Kid"
Andrew Barclay
Michigan, United States
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Posted: Sunday, August 01, 2004 - 11:22 PM UTC
Hey Andy, since the 75mm large hatched M4A1 is such a popular topic perhaps you should consider taking more pics of your work in progress and possibily write up an article. I know it would help answer the always reoccuring question, "Can I swap a Tamiya M4A3 turret with the Italeri M4A1 hull?"
Although I have seen a tweaks list and the finished work, I have not seen a work in progress article on this particular vehicle.
You don't support the troops if you don't support the mission!
Wisconsin, United States
Joined: April 17, 2002
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Posted: Monday, August 02, 2004 - 02:04 AM UTC
Lord Kiwi
Cool. Tell us about your plans for the dio base and back drop. It looks like you've done quite a bit of planning and building the base already at this point. What' s the scoop?
Steve
Wisconsin, United States
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Posted: Monday, August 02, 2004 - 02:04 AM UTC
Lord Kiwi
Cool. Tell us about your plans for the dio base and back drop. It looks like you've done quite a bit of planning and building the base already at this point. What' s the scoop?
Steve
Wellington, New Zealand
Joined: May 01, 2002
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Posted: Monday, August 02, 2004 - 12:18 PM UTC
Alan: That is a good Idea I might just do that. i will begin taking notes on each stage I do.
Steve: the idea is to have the tank moving down a street in France just after the invasion i may have a couple of G.I's moving with it.
"Da Kiwi Kid"
Andrew Barclay
