M32....slow progress
 

School started back this week (4th grade science teacher), so I have not had the time to work with this project very much.

Using a stock Tamiya Sherman turret as the basis, I sanded and grinded until I had the general shape. Then, I added styrene card to create the look that I have, right now. I have been troubled by the seams where the plastic sections meet (C.A. to connect them and plastic solvent to melt the seams), but I was never able to get a perfect bond.........so, I decided to use the imperfections as realistic rust damage and paint them accordingly at the end. :D

Looking at this base coat, I know that will I still need to do some more sanding before I use the "Hammered Metal" spray paint (for texture) and then finish with olive green. It is a slow process because this is my first attempt at a semi scratch-built tank, but it is challenging and a lot of fun.

Jason

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nicy!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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I appluade ypu Jason, truely a unique choice for a Sherman!;)

Do you plan to add the full boom crane to your model similar to this model: ?

http://www.ww2modelmaker.com/modelpages/FDm32.htm

Please keep us updated! I would love some pictures of the final product.

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Thank you. :D

Yes, it will have a working boom (if I can work out all of the details). I will post more pictures when I make some good progress.

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Hey Slick, you a teacher? Me too, 5th grade, LAUSD. Come visit. I tried tanking with my class, of course, when the principal wasn't looking . . . :D[8D]

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no wonder US education went dwon:D

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Nice job on the turret, Jason. When you first posed pics of it, it looked like you had just made a new turret out of plastic. Great idea using the original one, and modifying it and then covering it.

This is going to be one to watch! [8D]

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Lookin Good, [sm=thumbup.gif][sm=thumbup.gif] keep up the good work and keep us posted!


Cheers Ian

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You may want to check with Nat he may have ideas that may help. (he is a member of ACE) he did a bergdepather thas working winches its VERY cool.
http://www.tankace.org/tankace_057.htm

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HaHaHa . . . !!:):) If every teacher got into tanking, I'll bet ya US students would easily reach number one:D