RE: Progress on my M4A1E8 Sherman Build
 

While watching football last night I felt compelled to work more on the Sherman. On my first M4, I rushed right through the build process to complete it in time for my first battle, so no attempt at any detailing or weathing was made. Pretty much the same was done with the following builds too. Now that battling isn't a priority anymore, I want to take them to the next level. I thought the commanders hatch always looked bare to me so I added to the periscope into what Nick had already offered by using some reference pictures from the M4 Walk Around book. So, the two hull hatches had to be done at the same time.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a2...9/HPIM2603.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a2...9/HPIM2604.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a2...9/HPIM2605.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a2...9/HPIM2606.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a2...9/HPIM2607.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a2...9/HPIM2608.jpg

There is still some final sanding and painting left to be done but it does give you an idea.

I also placed the flash unit into the main gun assembly too.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a2...9/HPIM2600.jpg

RE: Progress on my M4A1E8 Sherman Build
 

Very nice, Panther F

Nice thing about these Tanks is they're a model that is never completely finished, when you have the pics and idea's from all the different forum's to look at.

Gary

RE: Progress on my M4A1E8 Sherman Build
 

Hi,

With backyard armor not making their easy eight kit and model masters out of business is there anyone making an T-23 turret, 76mm, mantlet, and muzzle brake to convert the tamiya 1/16 sherman?

Thank you,

Andy

RE: Progress on my M4A1E8 Sherman Build
 

Hi Andy you can e-mail Nick Aguilar at this address [email protected]

he is making one for me at this time $110.00 for t-23 turret plus $12.50 for shipping in the U.S. . Plus he said he will have a web page up some time this year with all his products .

Thanks
Jimmy

RE: Progress on my M4A1E8 Sherman Build
 

The light colored turret in the pictures above is Nicks turret. It does come with the split loaders hatch, so if you want the oval version you will have to modify it.

HTH

RE: Progress on my M4A1E8 Sherman Build
 

Great! Thank you for the information. I will email Nick.

Does Nick provide the 76mm barrel and muzzle brake?

Again, many thanks!

Andy

RE: Progress on my M4A1E8 Sherman Build
 

very nice work.

AL

RE: Progress on my M4A1E8 Sherman Build
 

Andy, yes he does and Al ... thanks! :D

RE: Progress on my M4A1E8 Sherman Build
 

Not sure how current the info is, but here is what Nick was offering a while back....

http://web.mac.com/ksoc/S.C.A.T./Tec...ank_Parts.html

RE: Progress on my M4A1E8 Sherman Build
 

A little more work on the Sherman.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a2...9/HPIM2700.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a2...9/HPIM2701.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a2...9/HPIM2703.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a2...9/HPIM2715.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a2...9/HPIM2716.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a2...9/HPIM2718.jpg

I really needed to get this piece finished, painted and installed so the upper hull can be fitted

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a2...9/HPIM2731.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a2...9/HPIM2733.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a2...9/HPIM2728.jpg

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RE: Progress on my M4A1E8 Sherman Build
 

Some more progress pics. This has become the longest build ever for me.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a2...9/myshelf2.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a2...59/myshelf.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a2...9/HPIM2927.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a2...9/HPIM2928.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a2...9/HPIM2929.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a2...9/HPIM2931.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a2...9/HPIM2942.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a2...9/HPIM2943.jpg

RE: Progress on my M4A1E8 Sherman Build
 

Very nice job you have done, I am impressed by all the small details you have made, now I got some more ideas to make some details on my Sherman, keep up the great job and keep us posted with pics of the progress....

RE: Progress on my M4A1E8 Sherman Build
 

Looks awesome.

Hey, someone on another forum is looking for miniature wing nuts. I see that you have some tiny ones. What size are they and where did you get them from?

RE: Progress on my M4A1E8 Sherman Build
 

I bought mine from manheader on ebay but you can also find them herehttp://www.etoarmour.com/product_det...roductID=ZUH18 Ibelieve manheader sells them separately.

I don't know where the rest of thewing nuts are (to measure)but I did grind mine down to make them smaller.

HTH

RE: Progress on my M4A1E8 Sherman Build
 

Idrilleda fewholes into the armored fuel capstoday for the 'L' shaped pins. Maybe I'll add the retaining chains too?

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a2...9/HPIM2944.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a2...9/HPIM2945.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a2...9/HPIM2946.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a2...9/HPIM2947.jpg

I just can't wait 'till it looks like this: http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/js/f.../msn/heart.gif

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a2...59/Sherman.jpg

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/js/f...ngue_smile.gif

RE: Progress on my M4A1E8 Sherman Build
 

wow...

btw...thanks for the info on the wing nuts. I passed it along.

RE: Progress on my M4A1E8 Sherman Build
 

The detail on this Sherman is great!

RE: Progress on my M4A1E8 Sherman Build
 

Very nice work
Well worth the extra time spent.

RE: Progress on my M4A1E8 Sherman Build
 

Thanks for the kind words guys! http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/js/f...sn/biggrin.gif

Last night Ifabricated the crank for the R975 C4 radial engine.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a2...9/HPIM2949.jpg

Just need to install it and build the holder for the barrel cleaning rods next.

RE: Progress on my M4A1E8 Sherman Build
 

Making the last push to complete this build adding the barrel cleaning rods to the underneath side of the now folding shelf.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a2...9/HPIM3013.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a2...9/HPIM3014.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a2...9/HPIM3016.jpg

Dusted off the lower half to install my Daryl Turner Sherman idlers. Cleaned off the over-spray of paint and greased the bearings ... pretty simple but dust-proof idlers to keep all dirt and gravel out.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a2...9/HPIM3018.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a2...9/HPIM3020.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a2...9/HPIM3019.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a2...9/HPIM3022.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a2...9/HPIM3023.jpg

More later! :D Gotta make room for the Panther I have already started on.

RE: Progress on my M4A1E8 Sherman Build
 

Looks great, like the brush added to the cleaning rod, don't think I've seen that yet.

Nice work again.

Gary

RE: Progress on my M4A1E8 Sherman Build
 

Throwing down the gauntlet one more time on this build aren't ya?

RE: Progress on my M4A1E8 Sherman Build
 

The level of detail here is what can I say. Oh ya, Mind blowing. Can't wait to see it done.

RE: Progress on my M4A1E8 Sherman Build
 

Most impressive detail Panter!

RE: Progress on my M4A1E8 Sherman Build
 

Nice work yet again.
Stunning detail,very fine indeed.
The idler upgrade looks a vast improvement in reliability.