Sherman Firefly VC

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Harry Serpent
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Re: Sherman Firefly VC

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I think some of the fit issues, are the fact you are trying to make the M4A3 into M4A4. your work is very good. :thumbup:
I am sure, it would have been better as the M4 Firefly. ??? :wave:
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Love the ammo boxes. They'd look Fantastic on any of my Shermans
Tanks alot.... :wave:
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Re: Sherman Firefly VC

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Harry Serpent wrote:I think some of the fit issues, are the fact you are trying to make the M4A3 into M4A4. your work is very good. :thumbup:
I am sure, it would have been better as the M4 Firefly. ??? :wave:
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2 updates today. I've glued the fire extinguishers and repositioned the smoke mortar on the turret as I had put it too far aft than it should be.
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While I'm not a fan of Shermans per-se, the Firefly was my first ever tank model(Matchbox 1/76) back in the mid 1970's , so these have a soft spot within me.
They just seem to be the right formula for what a combat tank should be.
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A few days ago I found a close up photo of the loader's hatch and found I had completly misinterpreted the references I had used to make it. So I've replaced the rivets with nuts shaved off Tamiya M113 road wheels and rebuilt the hinge.
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I have uploaded a design of the Panzershreck ammo box to my Shapeways shop -
https://www.shapeways.com/product/VHWDH ... d=66687061
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I've just made a tank crew helmet and small and large packs for external stowage. I made a silicon rubber mould from these parts and took resin castings. I got the rubber from an ebay seller who has reasonable prices and excellent customer service. Link to that seller -
https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/PDW-Creative ... 7675.l2563

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Re: Sherman Firefly VC

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Hi Niall, your build is coming along a treat, good job on the packs and helmet they look great :thumbup:

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Re: Sherman Firefly VC

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Hello Niall,

I've been following your Sherman Firefly build with interest and note that you've recently received some 3D printed parts from Shapeways made specifically for a Sherman Firefly. I'm currently building a Sherman Firefly Mk Ic (Hybrid), using the Tamiya M4A3 kit as my base kit (and yes - I know the changes required for that kit :crazy: ).

When I search Shapeways for parts for a 16th scale British/Commonwealth Sherman I find very little, but note that you recently received some parts for a British Sherman - can you provide any info on who's producing them and if they're readily available?

Sincerely,

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