tomhugill

Thanks to a kind member of this forum I now have a gutted tamiya Sherman. I'm shortly ordering a 47degree small hatch resin hull off nick Aguilar and then I'll be ready to rock and roll.


This is the aspiration:





This will be running parallel to a couple of other post war shermans

tomhugill

Many thanks to woz who's wonderful parts turned up today!


I've decided to try and get the turret built so I'm ahead when the nick Aguilar hulls arrive. On this I'm using the Tamiya turret but as woz has built the parts for henglong I might get one of these as the conversion will be easier.


Anyway. I've added the bustle extension, built up the mantlet and got it pivoting for the elevation. I've also started soldering up periscope guard, added a split hatch and added the filler to blend the turret bits together.

tomhugill

Some more done today! Still waiting for my hills.

tomhugill

More progress, I've finished the servo recoil and elevation and fitted a tbu. Its quite a tight fit in the turret but got everything in. I had to cut back the barrel as it turned out when it was elevated it hit the back of the turret ring!


Woz has very kindly printed me some smoke launchers so they will be going on soon too.

Captain Nemo12

Awesome start! What glue did you use to attach the 3D printed parts?

tomhugill

Just standard CA, they're have a slightly rough surface which I think helps!

tomhugill

Some more progress, added some detail to the turret and started giving the rest of the hill the Mr surfacer treatment.


Oh I've also had my nick Aguilar stuff through so I've added a resin early welded hull with resin transmission cover.














Today's work:

trackmech81

I like it. Cannot wait to see the end result.
1. Is that the printed engine deck and what do you think of it?
2. Do you have an extra transmission cover you might sell?

tomhugill

Hey, yes it is printed. The only downside is the texture the printing gives, sort of woven pattern. I've lightly sanded and then given serveral coats of Mr surfacer. Hopefully when painted the texture will be gone! Details decent although I might replace the bolt detail. All the covers are spoken for I'm afraid. However I'm sure nick could make you some.

RichJohnson

What engine is supposed to be under that engine deck? Is it a war time engine or a post war change out?

tomhugill

It's a post war cummins diesel.

tomhugill

Cheers green, an Egyptian sherman with the AMX turret would be pretty cool!


Some more progress with evening, done the gun travel lock, all functional. The brush guards and started to add stowage bins.

LosTxSouL94

I know it's a bit late, but you should look at acetone vaporing 3D printed parts. It essentially 'melts' the lines together to make it smooth. It's obviously dangerous if done wrong, but there are tutorials on Youtube on how to do it safely.

tomhugill

Some more progress on the m50. Built up the Jerry can holder, added some pe mesh. Also finished the side stowage, and added some of the sherman detail sprue bits and all the lighting.

edoubleaz

My Feedback: (1)

I have just enough spare parts in my stash for an M-50, hmmm, maybe even the Chilean M-60 with Hyper Velocity Gun..... Decisions...Decisions....

Rex Ross

[QUOTE=edoubleaz;11990530]I have just enough spare parts in my stash for an M-50, hmmm, maybe even the Chilean M-60 with Hyper Velocity Gun..... Decisions...Decisions....[/Q


I vote for the Chilean M-60.
rex

tomhugill

Finally managed to pull my finger out and get some more done on this, been gathering parts to finish it (new periscope guards and oils for the bogies). Something that was greatly lackzing was the big whip antenna IDF tanks seem to employ. Made some out of a thin spring and the Tamiya part off the e sprue.











I'm still not 100% happy with the cupola so may replace with the Mato metal one, or build up another I got from Woz.

Rex Ross

Your project is very impressive --- the work you have put into the turret is especially interesting, but the entire project gets a big WOW from me!!!!!!!
rex

tomhugill

Well I'm try to pull my finger out to get this project moving. I was never happy with the inaccurate turret bustle, it was straight where it should be rounded. Other things done are adding periscope guards, I've rebuilt the hatch so the periscope spins now. I've added the schumo oilers too. I've also done some work on the muzzle break and added some
welds.

Rex Ross

WOW !! A treat for the eyes.
rex

HAL_HUSKER

Fantastic work!!!

mordock999

VERY Impressive!!!!

MAUS45

Tom, were the storage boxes 3D prints as well? Also is the engine deck the same for the M50 and M51?

Thanks, Rudy

edoubleaz

My Feedback: (1)

There were a few styles of the engine decks. There is a drawing of M51 Decks that I'm told mirrors the development.

edoubleaz

My Feedback: (1)

The mantlet is for sale on Shapeways.... Just ordered. I got my Muzzle brake yesterday.