Well after a tedious and eventful winter, I am back at the bench. Starting my Iwo Jima Sherman. Thanks Herman for the stack parts.

Are you brining it this Sunday to out NEAD Battleday? We would love to see it even if it is not finished.

Unfortunately, Mom has pneumonia again and my Dads advanced Alzheimer's is keeping me hopping. I haven't been able to get away. Hopefully soon I will be able get to a battle day. Still want to go to Danville when I can. I still got to bring out my "Ferdi" for battle.

Looking Good! Keep posting pictures of your progress. I would love to see you bring it down to Danville also.

Herman

I like where this is going....


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I like where this is going....


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Just ordered the sand bags from Bob of ETO. Does anyone have some spare tracks they might want to sell? Need some for around the turret. Getting ready to tape off and prime. Will post pics when this step is done.
I'm going after the Black Jack theme

Are you using the standard tracks that came with it? If so, I can help you out, or with Mato, Tamyia plastic too.

Herman

I'm using the stock ones.

How many links do you want/need?

Herman

How many links do you want/need? Same address?

Herman

I'll need 18 total. Same address. Here's another pic moving along. Lots to go.

In the mail tomorrow.

Herman

Thanks, Herman.

Bill,

Track section is on the way.

Herman

Thanks Again Herman.

Very nice i think after the KV-1 and some other projects on the way soon i think i will get a Sherman i only have a 1/24 scale right now i like the planks on the side great looking tank
i have a couple of custom helmets to get done before i can work on tanks again

Track arrived today. Thanks again.

Good! Use them in good health. Glad to have been of assistance.

Herman

Moving along.

Does anyone have pictures or drawings of the latches for the stacks? I've downloaded a couple technical manuals for the Sherman but they have no mention of the stacks( I can adjust and repair the injectors lol).

The rear of the stacks had a hinge /clip that was easy to let snap open from the weight of the stack. The front ones had a pin holding them together with a cord or wire up to the commanders hatch. He could pull the wire and the hatches would lean back and come off without anyone having to leave the tank. I will have to look for pictures.

Herman

Well progressing along. Got the Camo scheme started.

Looking good. Keep plugging away at it and it will be finished before you know it.

Herman

Very good work.

I'm curious about your historical source. I wasn't aware that the Marines used paint camouflage on any of their tanks during WWII. I thought they left them OD green.