Tamiya M51 cast hull Sherman

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Ad Lav
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Tamiya M51 cast hull Sherman

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Been plodding along quietly building this for a friend.

Tamiya chassis

Nick Aguilar cast hull

Tamiya Super Sherman turret

Lots of brass, schumo, aber and 3d printed bits.

Hope you like my progress :)

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Re: Tamiya M51 cast hull Sherman

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That is awesome keep it up
Tanks alot.... :wave:
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Re: Tamiya M51 cast hull Sherman

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A very attractive hybrid, Adam, that is already packed with great potential :thumbup: It's also an optimal 'pic'n'mix' of bespoke tank parts and components :)
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Re: Tamiya M51 cast hull Sherman

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Unlimited potential on this great looking build, Adam. This will be interesting. Those brackets add a very nice tough, Nicely done.
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Re: Tamiya M51 cast hull Sherman

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Ad Lav,
This is beautiful work. Also, I saw this and thought of your build. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRuQEHvr-_8
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Re: Tamiya M51 cast hull Sherman

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Thank you gents!

She's been fun to build although still a lot to do on the turret.
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Nice video painless! Thank you!
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Here is a photo of the actual tank this build is based on...

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Texture paint and primer coat done last night.

Turret details next.

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Re: Tamiya M51 cast hull Sherman

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Incredible work sir
Tanks alot.... :wave:
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