Hi Guys
I have now been back into RC for more than a year now and things have got more mad by the day. I knew i have wanted on eof each tank for a while, i also know i have been wanting a Sherman.
Well finally i saw a Sherman on here for sale by John (Ludwig) and decided to snatch it up.
At least now the Allied forces in my collection are evening up a bit to the Axis forces tanks haha!
Like everything for the ones that know me, i couldn't leave it alone and wanted to do something else with it. After some careful thought and hints i have decided to put together a Sherman M4/26. Not sure if it has a different name, but basically an M4 Sherman with an M26 Pershing Turret!
Now i know they never officially made such a thing which went into battle, however a Prototype tank was pictured back in the day with this very modification.
I like making and piecing together one offs, so this is the route i have decided to follow.
I should make it perfectly clear that i don't have time to do this project right away, but this is now definitely on the list.
I know you have all seen Sherman pictures, but it gives us a base point to compare later!
Sherman as it comes
New tank project. But this Sherman is getting a big cannon from a Pershing. True Tiger killing power by Will Pattinson, on Flickr
New tank project. But this Sherman is getting a big cannon from a Pershing. True Tiger killing power by Will Pattinson, on Flickr
Close up Turret
New tank project. But this Sherman is getting a big cannon from a Pershing. True Tiger killing power by Will Pattinson, on Flickr
I had to take it apart immediately and fit the new bit!
With an M26 Pershing Turret! WHAT A BEAST!!!!
New tank project. But this Sherman is getting a big cannon from a Pershing. True Tiger killing power by Will Pattinson, on Flickr
The Sherman turret is not going in the bin, so i am doing something with this first before starting the tank.
I have put a few wanted threads out as i am looking to scrounge a turret ring & some cheap WPL/HL truck controllers and receiver boards.
My wife also foud out after i hot wired the turret that the BB gun installed is also really powerful and 'hurts'! hahahahahaha
It all helps towards some battle ground Diorama's & other 'interesting' vehicles
Sherman M4 with a weight issue!
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Sherman M4 with a weight issue!
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HL camo E' Tiger
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M26 Pershing WW2 project
Tam K'Tiger project
HL Walker Bulldog project?
HL Panzer IV Munitionsschlepper für Karl-Gerät
HL Sherman project?
1/24 Leopard 2 Custom mod
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HL L' Tiger
M26 Pershing WW2 project
Tam K'Tiger project
HL Walker Bulldog project?
HL Panzer IV Munitionsschlepper für Karl-Gerät
HL Sherman project?
1/24 Leopard 2 Custom mod
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Re: Sherman M4 with a twist!
HL camo E' Tiger
HL L' Tiger
M26 Pershing WW2 project
Tam K'Tiger project
HL Walker Bulldog project?
HL Panzer IV Munitionsschlepper für Karl-Gerät
HL Sherman project?
1/24 Leopard 2 Custom mod
2 many trucks to list!
HL L' Tiger
M26 Pershing WW2 project
Tam K'Tiger project
HL Walker Bulldog project?
HL Panzer IV Munitionsschlepper für Karl-Gerät
HL Sherman project?
1/24 Leopard 2 Custom mod
2 many trucks to list!
Re: Sherman M4 with a weight issue!
Nice start
Re: Sherman M4 with a weight issue!
Now I see what it's for! Looks the nuts Will, suitably lairy!!
The addictions getting worse... Pantiger, WSN Tiger Mid, WSN T34....And now a Jagdpanther...HELP!!!
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Re: Sherman M4 with a weight issue!
Only just a quick.mock up. It sits really well actually. But there are lot of upper structure modifications which I feel.need to be made. But wanted to get idea if it is a good idea. I think it will look.great.happytank wrote:Yes seen this done before on YouTube, to become a firefly.was not a perfect fit a little adjustment.
Was this the case for you? looks great already.
As for running gear need to have a think, it it needs smoke and sounds, so probably look at Clark something
HL camo E' Tiger
HL L' Tiger
M26 Pershing WW2 project
Tam K'Tiger project
HL Walker Bulldog project?
HL Panzer IV Munitionsschlepper für Karl-Gerät
HL Sherman project?
1/24 Leopard 2 Custom mod
2 many trucks to list!
HL L' Tiger
M26 Pershing WW2 project
Tam K'Tiger project
HL Walker Bulldog project?
HL Panzer IV Munitionsschlepper für Karl-Gerät
HL Sherman project?
1/24 Leopard 2 Custom mod
2 many trucks to list!
Re: Sherman M4 with a weight issue!
Looking forward to seeing the finished article .
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Re: Sherman M4 with a weight issue!
Like a Sherman..........only CRUNCHYYYyyy !!
Sure is a neat project Mr Capri, take all the time you need to get this one sorted !
Sure is a neat project Mr Capri, take all the time you need to get this one sorted !
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Re: Sherman M4 with a weight issue!
Thanks Guys
Yes this is just a teaser, but it is going to be a long build.
I also have a King Tiger early Tamiya to rescue & not sure which will be first!
I just need to have a think, how much metal i put into it, but for sure i want to take same route as my Tiger Mid production and get hatches etc working as they should.
Looks liek the 3D printer, when it arrives will have a few Sherman pieces to make!
Yes this is just a teaser, but it is going to be a long build.
I also have a King Tiger early Tamiya to rescue & not sure which will be first!
I just need to have a think, how much metal i put into it, but for sure i want to take same route as my Tiger Mid production and get hatches etc working as they should.
Looks liek the 3D printer, when it arrives will have a few Sherman pieces to make!
HL camo E' Tiger
HL L' Tiger
M26 Pershing WW2 project
Tam K'Tiger project
HL Walker Bulldog project?
HL Panzer IV Munitionsschlepper für Karl-Gerät
HL Sherman project?
1/24 Leopard 2 Custom mod
2 many trucks to list!
HL L' Tiger
M26 Pershing WW2 project
Tam K'Tiger project
HL Walker Bulldog project?
HL Panzer IV Munitionsschlepper für Karl-Gerät
HL Sherman project?
1/24 Leopard 2 Custom mod
2 many trucks to list!