FIREFLY? WHAT HAVE i GOT HERE?

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I will find the hatches out and put a picture of them up for you. They have been printed in a way to allow them to be functional but some precise drilling and some sort of brass or sturdy plastic rod would be needed for the hinge pins
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Best sites for Sherman Firefly (recognition) details, HB, are these. No doubt you've seen the links before, but a refresher is often useful: :D

http://the.shadock.free.fr//sherman_min ... index.html

http://www.theshermantank.com/the-sherm ... irefly-vc/
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Estnische wrote:Image

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That's one very BIG rabbit hole...or, one very small Alice ;)
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I picked that straight away !!!!

Thats exactly what I thought I would get myself into just by even asking !!
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If it's any consolation Herman that is my next build after 2 Jagdpanthers, the new Firefly at the AAAM.... :D
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I reckon it’s a swap deal for something.
I’m better to get a DG kit and go at least close to correct right off the bat.
Anyone want a Sherman upper ??
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That would certainly be the easiest option but the hull would still need to be extended, which I can provide measurement for from my own firefly
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Exhibitedbrute wrote:That would certainly be the easiest option but the hull would still need to be extended, which I can provide measurement for from my own firefly
Only Fireflies based on the M4A4 hull (Vc) need to go to the chop shop. Hybrid (1c), and M4 (1c) don't need a longer chassis. In fact, the M4 Ic should just fit on the M4A3 lower hull. :think:
That's a precedent for leaving the hull/tub undoctored- should it be needed.
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43rdRecceReg wrote:
Exhibitedbrute wrote:That would certainly be the easiest option but the hull would still need to be extended, which I can provide measurement for from my own firefly
Only Fireflies based on the M4A4 hull (Vc) need to go to the chop shop. Hybrid (1c), and M4 (1c) don't need a longer chassis. In fact, the M4 Ic should just fit on the M4A3 lower hull. :think:
That's a precedent for leaving the hull/tub undoctored- should it be needed.
tis true... now just have to find those for reference... :D
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