Sherman Firefly VC
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- Harry Serpent
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Re: Sherman Firefly VC
I think some of the fit issues, are the fact you are trying to make the M4A3 into M4A4. your work is very good.
I am sure, it would have been better as the M4 Firefly.
I am sure, it would have been better as the M4 Firefly.
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- c.rainford73
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Re: Sherman Firefly VC
Love the ammo boxes. They'd look Fantastic on any of my Shermans
Tanks alot....
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Re: Sherman Firefly VC
This choice was mine and not Niall's - I'm happy with it as it is.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.
I am sure, it would have been better as the M4 Firefly.
Re: Sherman Firefly VC
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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Re: Sherman Firefly VC
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.
Nice work mate
They just seem to be the right formula for what a combat tank should be.
Nice work mate
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Re: Sherman Firefly VC
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.
Re: Sherman Firefly VC
I have uploaded a design of the Panzershreck ammo box to my Shapeways shop -
https://www.shapeways.com/product/VHWDH ... d=66687061
https://www.shapeways.com/product/VHWDH ... d=66687061
Re: Sherman Firefly VC
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
https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/PDW-Creative ... 7675.l2563
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Re: Sherman Firefly VC
Hi Niall, your build is coming along a treat, good job on the packs and helmet they look great
Cheers, Lee.
Cheers, Lee.
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Re: Sherman Firefly VC
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 ).
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,
Chris Preston,
Victoria, BC,
Canada
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 ).
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,
Chris Preston,
Victoria, BC,
Canada