Sherman m4a4 Crab

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frankie
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Sherman m4a4 Crab

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I have a DGS resin Firely kit minus turret as I used that for a hybrid build....
....soooo....going for a std 75mm...maybe with a flail... ;)
So far, stretched the lower to a4 spec and dremmelled out the hatches..
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remember...it's just a plastic tank... :/
Glasgowtanker
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Re: Sherman m4a4

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Looking forward to it bud
Glasgowtanker
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Re: Sherman m4a4

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Is this not built by now lol, your slowing down hehe
frankie
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Re: Sherman m4a4

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Lol..been away for a couple of days so no chance to get on with her..normal service resumes tomorrow :thumbup:
remember...it's just a plastic tank... :/
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Re: Sherman m4a4

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..made a start on the turret...
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remember...it's just a plastic tank... :/
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This is really a great build, Frank. Normally, when people go to the trouble of building a decent M4A4 chassis; it always ends up being a Firefly or a Crab. Nice to see a plain old workhorse gun tank!
frankie
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Re: Sherman m4a4

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...got the turret just about done....
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remember...it's just a plastic tank... :/
frankie
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Re: Sherman m4a4

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Cheers guys..I've made a start on the flail mounts..(sorry Mike..lol)
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remember...it's just a plastic tank... :/
Glasgowtanker
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Re: Sherman m4a4

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Can't wait to see more mate
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silversurfer1947
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Re: Sherman m4a4

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A working flail? ;D
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Tamiya Tiger 1, Taigen FlakPanzer IV,Torro M16 half-track, Tamiya Panther,WSN/Torro T34,Taigen M41 Bulldog,H/l/Taigen Sherman M4A3,H/L T90, Haya M3 Grant, Metal Origins 234/2 Puma, Nashorn by Alwyn. I was only going to have one tank - honest! :D
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