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Posted: Wednesday, September 04, 2002 - 07:09 PM UTC
I afixed planking to my Italeri USMC M4 Sherman. The 4th Tank battalion vehicle displayed in the Osprey Book shows that the planking was secured with rather large bolts. I tried my VLS sheet nuts and bolts. They just do not look that good. I understand Grandt makes nuts and bolts. I have a list of various sizes available. However, there are no pictures showing how many are in a packet or what they look like. Can someone direct me to a source that has photos of their products. Better yet, can someone recommend a size and quantity for use?
thanks
DJ
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Posted: Wednesday, September 04, 2002 - 07:46 PM UTC
Guess you could ask the maker

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Posted: Wednesday, September 04, 2002 - 08:39 PM UTC

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Guess you could ask the maker

Grandt


Steve--appreciate the information. If you can tell me what size approximates the bolts used to secure the siding to the tank, I'd be in your debt.
thanks
DJ
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Posted: Wednesday, September 04, 2002 - 10:05 PM UTC
DJ,
Grandt Line bolts are scaled for HO trains and are usually handled by any hobby shop that has a selection of HO train stuff.
Your best bet is take the hull with you and use the old Mark 1 eyeball.
The bolts are relatively cheap, so pick up a couple/three sizes.
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Posted: Thursday, September 05, 2002 - 03:48 AM UTC

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DJ,
Grandt Line bolts are scaled for HO trains and are usually handled by any hobby shop that has a selection of HO train stuff.
Your best bet is take the hull with you and use the old Mark 1 eyeball.
The bolts are relatively cheap, so pick up a couple/three sizes.

Ron---
Many thanks. I shall do the eye ball method and see where she goes from there. Just a great project to work on...
thanks again
DJ
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