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Armor and ground forces of the Allied forces during World War II.
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M4A3E8
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Posted: Wednesday, August 10, 2005 - 12:15 AM UTC
Hello All,
I am in the process of starting a 1/16 conversion of the Tamiya M4 to an M4A3E8, and I know there are different gun mantlets that were used. I am looking for a picture or line drawing of the mantlet that is beveled or sloped in towards the center. Any and all help will be greatly appreciated.

Tanks
Andy
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Posted: Wednesday, August 10, 2005 - 01:55 AM UTC
Are you hoping to do a 75mm turret or the 76mm T23 turret?


Contact Chris "Toadman" Hughes.



He's got a great CD on the M4A3E8 and M4A2E8, both with 76mm turrets.

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Posted: Wednesday, August 10, 2005 - 03:26 AM UTC
Here is a good selection of 75mm and 76mm turret pics (they are of M4A2s but you'll get what you need)

http://tanxheaven.com/nic/sherman05/shermannic.htm
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Posted: Wednesday, August 10, 2005 - 04:44 AM UTC

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Are you hoping to do a 75mm turret or the 76mm T23 turret?


Contact Chris "Toadman" Hughes.



He's got a great CD on the M4A3E8 and M4A2E8, both with 76mm turrets.



Roy,
Thanks for the information, I'm doing the 76mm version. I'll try and contact him.

Tanks
Andy
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