1:16 Sherman convert to "Oddball's" tank

[Dragon245]

dam beat me to it will watch with envy, looking good so far

[sparks]

dam beat me to it will watch with envy, looking good so far

Thanks Dragon245, don't let me stop you doing yours, we can swap and share ideas
Alan

[Dragon245]

Unfortunenatly finances dont allow the purchase of the base sherman but will watch with interest I,ve a few ref picks if they ll help

[sparks]

Unfortunenatly finances dont allow the purchase of the base sherman but will watch with interest I,ve a few ref picks if they ll help

Thanks Dragon245, any ref pics would be a great help.
Cheers
Alan

[sparks]

Made a start on removing the rear air vent and cutting out the vision panels in the commanders copula.

Still a bit of sanding down to do a trimming aroung the vision panels, but my hands were getting a bit twitchy, so decided to call it a night

BFN

[Dragon245]

no worries, can u pm your email as files to big to post

[sparks]

no worries, can u pm your email as files to big to post

Hi Dragon245,
Have pm'd my e-mail.
Cheers
Alan

[sparks]

Filled and sanded hole where air vent was removed, plus a little repair where the dremel slipped

Just for something to do, I fitted the handles to the front hatch covers.

Used small magnets to hold hatches shut, that way they won't flap about when tank is running over rough terrain

Back soon

[sparks]

Primed up and painted some parts this afternoon. I can now get on with the suspension while I am waiting for other parts to arrive.


BFN

[sparks]

Not much happening at the moment, still waiting for upgraded return rollers, idler wheels and paint!!
Fitted the suspension supports.

Interior steel plate and hull pan brace.

And polystyrene back board.