septon

just started a m32 Recovery Vehicle will post more pics as build continues

Panther F

Cool! Here's one from Fort Knox.








Jeff

septon

thanks for the pics i have a cast hull in my spare parts box i think i will use it on my m32 now

pattoncommander

Hope you are going to change the suspension system. M-32 had the VVSS up to the
M-32A1B3 which used the "easy 8" chassis and most of the lifting/towing gear from the 32's to handle the heavier M-26 and M-46 tanks which the M-32 didn't have the power to pull. The boom was modified to be pulled up with the internal winch, so the bracket on the right side boom arm was eliminated and spare wheels, sprockets etc were for the heavier 90mm gun medium tanks. This is the only Sherman based VTR with the VVSS until the M-74 appeared in 1955. All M-32s had VVSS with the standard 11 inch single chevron track. [&o]

septon

i am going to change to vvss but going to use the VVSS Simulation Kit
untill some one come up with a full working set with tracks

pattoncommander

The M32 at Ft knox is a very late 1945 M-32B1 on the A1 chassis. Not many of these made, with most built on the A3 chasis for internal stowage reasons. It shows en effort though, to get some power to drag in the "new" M-46 and M-47 tanks. This was probably one made to use with NG units who had lots of M-4A1E8s through the 1950s. The A1's had lots less space inside, which was a common complaint and the molded contours didn't help all that much on deflecting shells. If you have a 1;16 A1 chassis, great...like to see one rolling. Where do you find M-4A1 hulls? [X(]

septon

got the 2 cast hulls on ebay last year from a guy in America

Panther F

Here's another pic but this one HAS a welded hull AND the HVSS.

http://jedsite.info/tanks-sierra/sie...1b3-intro.html

I don't know, I think the HVSS looks better and at least it's a functional system. Either way, I can't wait to see more pics of your build. Looks like you and I are building with an A1 hull at the same time!

Post more when you can!


Jeff

pattoncommander

Jeff, do you know where this VTR is located? It has a lot of missing parts. One of the road wheel carriers on the upper superstructure is missing, as is the upright bar and pulley for raising the boom. The road wheel carrier looks like a smaller one for a Sherman. Doesn't look to be in real bad shape though.

pattoncommander

who has the VVSS simulation kits? Narrower tracks available with these? Wouldn't do much good to build on VVSS and still have the 23 inch dbl chevron track....doesn't match. [&o]

septon

tankzone do the vvss kits its a cosmetic upgrade only no tracks in the kit but will have to do for now

have done some more work on the m32

fv432

looking good septon

hdbeast

yes, nice to see a build like this going on, thanks

The_Stuff

i agree with hdbeast. glad to see you guys starting something really original.

just wish i had at least a sherman let alone enough parts to make a recovery version.

hdbeast

Stuff, save those pennies, Christmas is coming, you would have a good time putting together a Sherman,

septon

a bit more done today

Leo2A6 Owner

Theres an M-32 with VVSS and i believe a welded hull about 30 minutes from where i live. Its at an army surplus store being used as a sign. Aside from the boom minssing it still has all the extra parts and repair fittings installed. If you want i can pop up there tomorrow and get some pics. I dont really rememebr if its a welded or cast hull.

septon

that would be great more pics the better

thank paul

Panther F

Did a google image search on the M32 ARV

http://images.google.com/images?svnu...=Search+Images

Hope this helps!


Jeff

septon

thanks all help appreciated
more build pics tonight


thanks paul

Leo2A6 Owner

If this is a cast hull M-32 wehere im going do you need pics of any particular details? I can climb all over it. just cant get into it.

septon

the turret detail is the main thing i need to look at so i can see how the winch is run

thanks paul

Leo2A6 Owner

ill see what i can get ya

septon

got some more done today

Leo2A6 Owner

I went and got the pics BUT it turns out that it is a welded hull not cast hull. I did manage to get some pics of the winch through the top of the turret for you. If you want i can post some external ones too ust to help you get an idea of how the spare parts were mounted. I tried to get pics of everything. Let me know what you want overal and ill post the ones closest.
If you had stuck with the Tamia hull this would have been perfect aside from this tank having VVSS instead of HVSS.