Hooben M4A3E8

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Re: Hooben M4A3E8

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Oh, even going the Taigen rout is a tad more pricey.

If you're not bothered by having a VVSS, that would be a cheaper way to get close to what you want, they did fit a few E8 turrets on Shermans with VVSS, although they're not technically E8's.
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Re: Hooben M4A3E8

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Ad Lav wrote:A turret from nick will set you back 100 or so bucks.
I was thinking of getting that DKLM T23 turret, is it any good?
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Re: Hooben M4A3E8

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It has recoil and elevation fitted but the turret itself is not accurate. The mantlet is copied from the Mato plastic one.

The Taigen metal one is a good shout.
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Re: Hooben M4A3E8

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Son of a gun-ner wrote:Oh, even going the Taigen rout is a tad more pricey.

If you're not bothered by having a VVSS, that would be a cheaper way to get close to what you want, they did fit a few E8 turrets on Shermans with VVSS, although they're not technically E8's.
I might buy an HL M4 if i cant get the Taigen. Also, where can i get a tk22?
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Re: Hooben M4A3E8

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Good morning,
SOAG is on the right track ( pardon the unintentional pun ) Save another 150.00 US or so and go to EBay. The Tamiya Sherman kits pop up all the time and if you find one completed, they sometimes sell for much cheaper than the kits and the left over will get you a Taigen turret to mount onto the Tamiya Lower. Whichever route you go, have fun with it.
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Re: Hooben M4A3E8

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not that bad ? just my opinion ?
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cannedheat wrote:not that bad ? just my opinion ?
look at the muzzle brake
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Re: Hooben M4A3E8

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STHV wrote:
cannedheat wrote:not that bad ? just my opinion ?
look at the muzzle brake
I mean, for me its not that bad but then again, i never went for accuracy
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Re: Hooben M4A3E8

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cannedheat wrote:not that bad ? just my opinion ?
Where did you get your tank?
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Re: Hooben M4A3E8

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STHV wrote:
cannedheat wrote:not that bad ? just my opinion ?
look at the muzzle brake
......changed it as you do ....
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