Canadian hybrid firefly with IBU3

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tomhugill
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Canadian hybrid firefly with IBU3

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Its been far too long since I posted in here's with a tank. So I'm happy to present my hybrid firefly, after what seems like an age in gestation. I bought her off Flamme ages ago, she didn't have any electrics, elevation rotation or recoil. She's been transplanted onto a mato full metal chassis, I've added a dklm recoil unit, tamiya battle system, coaxial machine gun. Opened up the hatches, added detail etc. She's rocking an amazing IBU3 with slightly altered tamiya Sherman speaker.

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Re: Canadian hybrid firefly with IBU3

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Tom,
As Herman said, that tank is "Tough"! Top drawer stuff, Doc!
regards,
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Re: Canadian hybrid firefly with IBU3

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Tom she's a real beauty paint and details are incredible! So much to like on this tank

Carl
Tanks alot.... :wave:
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Re: Canadian hybrid firefly with IBU3

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Awesome Tom! And thanks for making a Canadian eh! :D
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tomhugill
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Re: Canadian hybrid firefly with IBU3

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dgsselkirk wrote:Awesome Tom! And thanks for making a Canadian eh! :D
Thanks Dean, they seem to be the only ones to pile on the extra armour so it really had to be done Eh!
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Re: Canadian hybrid firefly with IBU3

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Stellar job on the firefly Tom, really nice build, paint, weathering looks fantastic.
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Re: Canadian hybrid firefly with IBU3

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The tank looks great :thumbup: really like the job you did on this Tom, the pant and weathering are super! :thumbup: fantastic!
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Re: Canadian hybrid firefly with IBU3

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Beautiful work as usual, Tom. Great build all the way around, but especially taken with the paint shading and the overall look. Nice job!

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Re: Canadian hybrid firefly with IBU3

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WoW. Another fantastic bit of work..I truly do love your Sherman's ..top marks mate
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Re: Canadian hybrid firefly with IBU3

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Enviable work as always Tom. The attention to detail, the unique accessories, the paintwork and weathering are all as good as it gets. I hope this one's a keeper!
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