“Project TaMato” easy8

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“Project TaMato” easy8

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...been working on this...
Tamiya chassis, Mato upper, Tamiya electronics/recoil..
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....made a start on the cast effect..
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Brilliant casting Frankie :thumbup:
Tanks alot.... :wave:
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Son of a gun-ner wrote:Wow, love your casting effects Frank :clap:

But what is a Sherman "tomato?"

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Frank!
She is a Beauty! Were there ever any cast hull Easy 8s? I know that there were a few of the 105mms with a cast hull and HVSS suspension. This is so cool looking as it is out of the ordinary Sherman in a Column look.
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Yep...although they were mostly post war...this ones actually destined to be an early IDF vehicle
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Frank!
Toot Sweet! Thanks Doc. Following along.
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Germany May 1945 :wave:

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Excellent casting detail. :thumbup:
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...just got to sort a muzzle brake, then she’s off to paint....
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