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Armor and ground forces of the Allied forces during World War II.
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Sherman Dilemma
Stormbringer
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Posted: Tuesday, November 02, 2004 - 05:44 AM UTC
Guys
I have here most of the parts to do one of 2 things
1: Use My tamiya M4 early plus crocodile trailer etc to build the Sherman Crocodile.
2: Kitbash the DML Firefly Vc and Tamiya M4 early to make a Firefly 1c and an M4A4 Sherman Tulip.

As I'm undecided as to which to start first I thought I'd let you decide.
Pete
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Posted: Tuesday, November 02, 2004 - 05:56 AM UTC
A Sherman Crocodile! Wow, what a challenge to build. I would encourage you to take the plunge and do it.
DJ
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Posted: Tuesday, November 02, 2004 - 07:55 AM UTC
A great reference for you Sherman Croc would be Military Modelling Vol 32, Issue 15 (Dec/02- Jan/03). Steve Zaloga's article on the very subject is included including his research.

The cover of the magazine has a Spanish Civil War Panzer I ausf A.
Stormbringer
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Posted: Tuesday, November 02, 2004 - 08:03 AM UTC
Roy
Thanks for the info.Does this mean you want me to build the Croc?
Pete
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Posted: Tuesday, November 02, 2004 - 08:05 AM UTC
Howdy Stormbringer,

If you are indeed asking.....

As much as I like your other Sherman choice's, and as much of a fan of Firefly's as I am (I personally I wouldn't have served in anything else during the war), for me the choice is a no-brainer.....

The Sherman 'Croc' wins hands down!!

Tread.

My only request of you would be to make sure you share your build up in detail.
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Posted: Tuesday, November 02, 2004 - 09:00 AM UTC
another vote for the croc!

Frank
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Posted: Tuesday, November 02, 2004 - 10:20 AM UTC
Crocodile Rock man (++) Yes I am an Elton John fan
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Posted: Tuesday, November 02, 2004 - 12:50 PM UTC
Crocodile,by Cracky (++) (++)
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