50 cal machine gun on a HL Sherman turret

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michaelwhittmann
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50 cal machine gun on a HL Sherman turret

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See the picture.

Are the 3 "supports" on the back of the turret
for a platform for a gunner working the 50 cal?

If yes, where can I get the platform and the
1/16 gunner figure?

Thx.
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Re: 50 cal machine gun on a HL Sherman turret

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It’s for stowing a .50cal more than shooting from.

In Fury they stood on the rear deck and fired the .50.
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Re: 50 cal machine gun on a HL Sherman turret

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I'll try to find the figure. Thx.
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Re: 50 cal machine gun on a HL Sherman turret

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The two little L shaped arms are actually supposed to have little clamps on them that hold the MG in a stowed position. There is no platform other than the rear engine deck as others have stated.
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michaelwhittmann wrote: Mon Jan 22, 2024 8:12 pm I'll try to find the figure. Thx.
I think I can 3D print one
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