[D-Day] M32 ARV

User avatar
Ecam
2nd Lieutenant
Posts: 2374
Joined: Sun Jul 13, 2014 6:30 pm
Location: Lake of the Ozarks, USA

Re: [D-Day] M32 ARV

Post by Ecam »

The start to the .50 mount. I will be using a Tamiya 50, but this one was borrowed from the Priest. The stud on this one is short (stock) and leans a bit. I'll make a different/longer stud for the new one.
M32 172.JPG
M32 172.JPG (1016.24 KiB) Viewed 18 times
M32 173.JPG
M32 173.JPG (1.15 MiB) Viewed 18 times
Last edited by Ecam on Tue Oct 28, 2025 11:32 pm, edited 1 time in total.
"Don't believe everything you see on the internet" - George S. Patton

Eric
User avatar
Herr Dr. Professor
Major
Posts: 5867
Joined: Mon Apr 22, 2019 10:48 pm
Location: Southern Wisconsin USA

Re: [D-Day] M32 ARV

Post by Herr Dr. Professor »

Eric, that is the best detailed 1/16 .50 cal. I have yet seen. I have ordered various .50 cals. over the past decade, cast metal, plastic, 3D, and none quite matches that one. E.g.: the Mato .50 cal., perhaps one of the best, doesn't lower far enough. And the ammunition boxes never quite look as good as the one you have. I wish that Tamiya 1/16 .50 cal. could be made available separately.
User avatar
Ecam
2nd Lieutenant
Posts: 2374
Joined: Sun Jul 13, 2014 6:30 pm
Location: Lake of the Ozarks, USA

Re: [D-Day] M32 ARV

Post by Ecam »

I think it is (or at least was), Mike sent me several back in 2016. I've used them sparingly on certain builds. The barrels are a separate piece and makes for a great "stored" spare barrel on the back of a Sherman turret.
"Don't believe everything you see on the internet" - George S. Patton

Eric
User avatar
Ecam
2nd Lieutenant
Posts: 2374
Joined: Sun Jul 13, 2014 6:30 pm
Location: Lake of the Ozarks, USA

Re: [D-Day] M32 ARV

Post by Ecam »

Tamiya .50 with longer stud
M32 174.JPG
M32 174.JPG (1.46 MiB) Viewed 17 times
M32 175.JPG
M32 175.JPG (1.31 MiB) Viewed 17 times
M32 176.JPG
M32 176.JPG (1.05 MiB) Viewed 17 times
Last edited by Ecam on Tue Oct 28, 2025 11:33 pm, edited 1 time in total.
"Don't believe everything you see on the internet" - George S. Patton

Eric
sassgrunt
Staff Sergeant
Posts: 751
Joined: Wed Oct 29, 2008 9:08 am
Location: Hawaii, USA

Re: [D-Day] M32 ARV

Post by sassgrunt »

Your traverse mechanism for the ring is the best that I've ever seen. I bought one (from Shapeways, I think) but it was small and flimsy compared to yours. Great job!
User avatar
HERMAN BIX
Major-General
Posts: 11728
Joined: Sun Jan 12, 2014 12:15 am
Location: Gold Coast,Australia

Re: [D-Day] M32 ARV

Post by HERMAN BIX »

I think Mr Ecam has passed out from the shock of having his brother compliment him and then NOT hang $#$# on him !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :haha:
You ok Mr Ecam ?? 8O
HL JAGDPANTHER,HL TIGER 1,HL PzIII MUNITIONSCHLEPPER, HL KT OCTOPUS,HL PANTHER ZU-FUSS,HL STuG III,HL T34/85 BEDSPRING,
HL PZIV MALTA,MATORRO JAGDTIGER,HL F05 TIGER,TAMIYA KT,HL PANTHERDOZER,HL EARLY PANTHER G,TAIGEN/RAMINATOR T34/76,
HL AN-BRI-RAM SU-85
User avatar
Ecam
2nd Lieutenant
Posts: 2374
Joined: Sun Jul 13, 2014 6:30 pm
Location: Lake of the Ozarks, USA

Re: [D-Day] M32 ARV

Post by Ecam »

A little woozie, but OK. Compliments from the old guy is scarce but appreciated. He taught me this stuff and it is always good to hear from the wise old goat on the mountain (volcano).

Snakes in the crib was his idea of showing affection. I like snakes now...
"Don't believe everything you see on the internet" - George S. Patton

Eric
User avatar
Estnische
Warrant Officer 2nd Class
Posts: 1129
Joined: Tue Jun 07, 2016 11:52 pm
Location: Wollongong, Australia

Re: [D-Day] M32 ARV

Post by Estnische »

Your ARV is just a bundle of extra detail parts - loving it!
MonsieurTox
Sergeant
Posts: 719
Joined: Thu Nov 04, 2021 4:30 pm
Location: Paris

Re: [D-Day] M32 ARV

Post by MonsieurTox »

Wow you've made a lot of amazing progress since I visited for the last time!
You're close to the finish line, I bet you'll be first to finish one the group build model and you'll have time to make a second!
My parts for 3D printing :
https://cults3d.com/@CaptainTox
User avatar
Herr Dr. Professor
Major
Posts: 5867
Joined: Mon Apr 22, 2019 10:48 pm
Location: Southern Wisconsin USA

Re: [D-Day] M32 ARV

Post by Herr Dr. Professor »

Oh, shucks! I forgot to add the rule about finishing early...

Those who finish the Winter Build early have to send $500 or the equivalent in their country's currency to those who have not finished yet. :lolno:
nyuk nyuk nyuk.jpg
nyuk nyuk nyuk.jpg (44.95 KiB) Viewed 16719 times
Post Reply

Return to “Sherman”