Taigen's 76mm Sherman! Pictures inside!
02-03-2016, 02:55 PM
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Taigen's 76mm Sherman! Pictures inside!
Hey tankers!!
Ok so we are all patiently... well some of us are patiently waiting for the 76mm Sherman.... well it is still a ways off but the tank itself is about to enter production soon
Pictures are below:
The 76mm Sherman will use the same chassis, but will have the 76mm turret. A few small other details has been added, more on that later
I must stress the 76mm Sherman will come with ABSOLUTELY NO DECALS APPLIED, this was just for us to see. The decals will be included with the tank if you so decide to install.
Here also is the tank unpainted for a metal part reference:
Expected release is aiming for late Q2/early Q3. Enjoy!
Ok so we are all patiently... well some of us are patiently waiting for the 76mm Sherman.... well it is still a ways off but the tank itself is about to enter production soon
Pictures are below:The 76mm Sherman will use the same chassis, but will have the 76mm turret. A few small other details has been added, more on that later
I must stress the 76mm Sherman will come with ABSOLUTELY NO DECALS APPLIED, this was just for us to see. The decals will be included with the tank if you so decide to install.
Here also is the tank unpainted for a metal part reference:
Expected release is aiming for late Q2/early Q3. Enjoy!
02-03-2016, 05:07 PM
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Kind of funny. Did my books and I have some extra money. Was wishing this was out so I could buy one while i have the money. Just got done looking at the tamiyas on ebay... switched to here and look what Eric posted! Almost like he knew I was contemplating tamiya instead...
02-03-2016, 06:24 PM
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Hi Erik
Much better looking turret than the Mato version, though I don't think the upside down 50 Cal will catch on. The 50 Cal stowage bracket at turret rear shouldn't stick up like that, should it?
Being new build, can we assume it has recoiling airsoft?
Mal
Much better looking turret than the Mato version, though I don't think the upside down 50 Cal will catch on. The 50 Cal stowage bracket at turret rear shouldn't stick up like that, should it?
Being new build, can we assume it has recoiling airsoft?
Mal
02-04-2016, 06:23 AM
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So far no update on new or current electronics in it, depends on how the testing goes.
Thanks for pointing that out! The 50 cal can be flipped so no issue there. Also no, there is no airsoft recoil, that is currently only for the Tiger 1 tank. I'm glad you guys like it! We have removed the weathering and decals for this one, I just wanted to make sure you guys knew there would be no decals. The 75mm in the bad was one of the mid productions when we weathered the decals, but on the newest ones there are no decals at all installed either
The tracks are quite beefy too. I'll make sure there are extras available in case of breakage of course, I know how annoying it can be to have JUST ONE missing haha.
02-04-2016, 08:20 AM
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02-04-2016, 08:47 AM
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But, there will be an airsoft version, right?
I like it! Great job using a solid platform to branch out into options!
02-04-2016, 09:12 AM
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Yes, please! Long term dream is to build an USMC Easy 8 from the Korean War. The turret and upper look right (Sherman buffs, correct me if I'm wrong) and would just need the HVSS and either T-66 or T-80E5 tracks. Could use the Taigen Pershing sprocket and tracks for the T-80E5 config and Tamiya HVSS parts for the suspension. Or.....Taigen could offer both.
Looks good. I guess the upside is that the Taigen engine sound is correct for an M4A3.
But, there will be an airsoft version, right?
I like it! Great job using a solid platform to branch out into options!
Looks good. I guess the upside is that the Taigen engine sound is correct for an M4A3.
But, there will be an airsoft version, right?
I like it! Great job using a solid platform to branch out into options!
02-04-2016, 10:34 AM
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Even after the 105mm the Sherman chassis is not done. The Easy 8 is being tossed around here though, we shall see. I would like to see a Super Sherman myself. More tracks are also an option too, we shall see if you guys like the new 76mm tracks first (I'm sure you will). Also the new drive wheel for the 76mm was made like the 75mm version where you can pop out the hubcap from the inside of the sprocket. Sound is still a 50/50 at the moment. We are close to finishing our electronics but may not be in time to put in the Sherman, it depends on testing there. Also yes, there will be both an airsoft and infrared version for this tank.
02-04-2016, 11:28 AM
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Omg omg omg omg omg omg omg. I want t give you money, i can make two shermans out of that thing right now with parts in hand, am ez8 and a small hatch.
Im saving up for a few.
turret looks as good as I hoped.
Im saving up for a few.
turret looks as good as I hoped.
02-04-2016, 11:41 AM
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BTW...found these for the Sherm-aholics...
VVSS Tracks: http://the.shadock.free.fr/sherman_m...ss_tracks.html
HVSS Tracks: http://the.shadock.free.fr/sherman_m...ss_tracks.html
VVSS Tracks: http://the.shadock.free.fr/sherman_m...ss_tracks.html
HVSS Tracks: http://the.shadock.free.fr/sherman_m...ss_tracks.html
02-04-2016, 02:25 PM
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NO, I love Shermans!!!
02-04-2016, 02:37 PM
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02-04-2016, 02:42 PM
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