My attempt at creating a one of a kind vehicle continues with a T23 prototype. Many forget the origins of the 76mm Shermans and the HVSS suspension modifications. They originally appeared on the T20 series that evolved in to the Pershing. I have chosen to portray a T23E1 HVSS. I basically took one Pershing hull, added a Tiff Williams T-23 turret, and tacked on the HVSS suspension from a Tamiya Sherman. I will continue a detailed build page on my www.desertarmor.com site.

ooohhhhh, this is going to be good!

Looking great [sm=thumbup.gif] certainly will be a unique tank.

Cheers Ian

It's great to see someone tackle this one. That's what I was originally going to do with my Pershing, using the M26 electronics for the Thunderbolt and the M4 electronics in the T-23 but liked the M26A1 better.

I'll keep an eye on this one for sure! It's one pretty cool looking tank.


Jeff

Very nice keep the photos coming!

nice....Dick Hunnicutt would be proud. I did a 1;35 model of the test idea for the M-41 with the original M-47 turret and dbl chevron tracks, and put in on the web, but forgot where I put it. Interesting to do some of the experimental stuff.

Really nice conversion speciman Ethan!

Will definately get some second looks and 'What is that?' on the battlefield.

This is a great project! I think however the designation is incorrect. The T23E1 prototypes had the VVSS suspension. There were plans to build a T23E4 with HVSS but it was cancelled. The T25 used the HVSS suspension with the T26 turret. Regardless, a great and interesting project! Thanks for sharing!

Yeah, that's true. Chrysler built 2 of the T-25 prototypes with the HVSS.


Jeff

This is not an exact replica of any specific vehicle. I am doing a "what if" and basing it on a picture in the Hunnicut book that I saw about three months ago. One definite change I plan to make is the ginormous stowage rack on the right side of the turret. I will also give it the black stripe post Normandy scheme just because I feel like it.