Hi friends.
I'm building the TAMIYA 1/35 M4 Sherman.
Its original .50 cal.MG on the turret lacks in details so I want to replace it.
Wich is the best kit (resin, metal, plastic, etc) I can use???
Give some good advice!!

Thanks
Tom

Skybow, before they were purchased by AFV, had a 50cal kit which was good and sold as a seperate item. There may be some of these still around.

Cheers
Cliff

Academy do a reasonably nice set of .50cal in plastic. Much better than the ones that come with their AFVs

I agree, it even comes with markings for the ammo boxes. This is set # 1384 :


Frenchy

Aber makes excellent PE . It consists of over 30 parts and in my opinion is much better than any Eduard. There're different versions for WW2 and modern one, in one set you have parts for two guns.
There's photo of completed MG:
https://gallery.kitmaker.net/data/15794/dodge11.jpg

Piotr

Tommaso, I have a Skybow .50 Cal unopened. PM me your address details and I'll send it.

Vinnie

trying going for the Royal models 50.calibre or the Verlinden 50.cal ibre with the ABER update set. youll really like the finish verdict on them both if Photo Etch is used.

PMMS and I agree that the Academy set is the best out there. Here is thier Best .50 cal Comparison for more info.

Acadamy is best,especially if on a budget. Collectors Brass has an outrageous line of WW2 Mg's and a variety of mounts..50 with Hvy barrel or Aircraft type..30 cal water cooled.
Shameless plug-got mine at R&J Products.
Not affiliated,just a happy consumer.
cheers!

Great link Gino. I've built the Formations ones and they go together nicely. I have the resin Verlinden ones too and they're nice but I think I'll get Formations in the future. The Formations' square ammo box is a nice touch.

The machine guns set from Academy is currently available on LuckyModel.com at only $2.99 (+shipping)....

Frenchy (who's not on LuckyModel's payroll, but a satisfied customer )

Browning make a "real" good one :-) :-) :-)
sorry couldn't resist it

YES! Finally someone who agrees that the Formations Ma Deuce is the tops! I would agree that the Academy set is the best in Plastic; you can use the Mission Models brass rounds with them too!

To my knowledge Formations and Cal scale are the ONLY ones to offer the early style ammo box (the larger one started showing up after 4/44....

Chris

Thanks all, guys
You gave me very good suggestions!
Academy's set seems to be a good choice... with a good price !
cheers
Tom

Hey, Try the Academy set...

Shaun

/was going to say this much earlier
//pretty much a day and a dollar now