Yes that 3D model is complete made from scratch but that's another project for later!Herr Dr. Professor wrote: ↑Thu Oct 13, 2022 2:59 am Risky, do I see a small hatch, cast hull Sherman with a cast turret? Woo Hoo! Are you doing that 3D, too?
M4A3 Sherman to M4A1(76)W HVSS
Re: M4A3 Sherman to M4A1(76)W HVSS
In progress:
M4A1(75)
M4A1(76)W HVSS
M4A2 Fisher
M4A1(75)
M4A1(76)W HVSS
M4A2 Fisher
Re: M4A3 Sherman to M4A1(76)W HVSS
Small update, the HL turret rotation system now fits and works. The upper hull fits as well, with only some minor cutting of the HL lower needed.
Next job is to think on how to fix the upper hull to the lower hull.
Also a redesign of the HVSS suspension. Now stronger and fitted with 2x 4mm bearings for each wheel.
Next job is to think on how to fix the upper hull to the lower hull.
Also a redesign of the HVSS suspension. Now stronger and fitted with 2x 4mm bearings for each wheel.
In progress:
M4A1(75)
M4A1(76)W HVSS
M4A2 Fisher
M4A1(75)
M4A1(76)W HVSS
M4A2 Fisher
Re: M4A3 Sherman to M4A1(76)W HVSS
Finally some more work done on the M4A1(76)W HVSS. I've resized the hull to the correct dimensions (was a bit too large) and made the wider HVSS fenders.
As I want this tank to be finished eventually I already sanded the entire upper hull in preperation for the putty which will emulate the cast hull surface.
As I want this tank to be finished eventually I already sanded the entire upper hull in preperation for the putty which will emulate the cast hull surface.
In progress:
M4A1(75)
M4A1(76)W HVSS
M4A2 Fisher
M4A1(75)
M4A1(76)W HVSS
M4A2 Fisher
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Re: M4A3 Sherman to M4A1(76)W HVSS
Looking great, still following your progress.
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Eric
Eric
Re: M4A3 Sherman to M4A1(76)W HVSS
Some more sanding done and playing around with putty gives a pretty good cast hull effect. Finished with a coat of primer.
In progress:
M4A1(75)
M4A1(76)W HVSS
M4A2 Fisher
M4A1(75)
M4A1(76)W HVSS
M4A2 Fisher
Re: M4A3 Sherman to M4A1(76)W HVSS
I've resized the turret for better proportions in relation to the hull.
So reprinted the entire turret, then some sanding, putty, more sanding, primer and some colour and it's almost starting to look like an actual Sherman
So reprinted the entire turret, then some sanding, putty, more sanding, primer and some colour and it's almost starting to look like an actual Sherman
In progress:
M4A1(75)
M4A1(76)W HVSS
M4A2 Fisher
M4A1(75)
M4A1(76)W HVSS
M4A2 Fisher
Re: M4A3 Sherman to M4A1(76)W HVSS
Nice 3D printed HVSS!!!
Re: M4A3 Sherman to M4A1(76)W HVSS
Rick, I have been replying on Facebook but also here
Link to my build, may be helpful.
Adam
viewtopic.php?t=27893&hilit=M4A1E8
Link to my build, may be helpful.
Adam
viewtopic.php?t=27893&hilit=M4A1E8
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Re: M4A3 Sherman to M4A1(76)W HVSS
Looks pretty good. Keep it up, you'll make us all proud.
"Don't believe everything you see on the internet" - George S. Patton
Eric
Eric
Re: M4A3 Sherman to M4A1(76)W HVSS
Thanks! Seems to work pretty good as well
Very nice build! I've started work on designing M51 parts as for me it's the ultimate Sherman.Ad Lav wrote: ↑Fri Jan 06, 2023 9:40 pm Rick, I have been replying on Facebook but also here
Link to my build, may be helpful.
Adam
viewtopic.php?t=27893&hilit=M4A1E8
Thank you for your kind words
In progress:
M4A1(75)
M4A1(76)W HVSS
M4A2 Fisher
M4A1(75)
M4A1(76)W HVSS
M4A2 Fisher