[D-Day] M32 ARV

[Herr Dr. Professor]

Ah ha! Methinks I detect a wee bit of cheating I believe that M4 is rolled onto its tracks, but then mysteriously turned to face front to the BARV for recovering from the ditch. Has there been a liberal application of Deus ex Machina in this wonder fun with AFV RC?

[Ecam]

My Hollywood film editor was unavailable at the time, so I did the best I could with available staff.

[MonsieurTox]

My Hollywood film editor was unavailable at the time, so I did the best I could with available staff.

Stellar build, great pics and vids!
I was wondering what those strange markings were underside the Sherman chassis then I realize it was cast shadows and light going through the tracks and bogies.

Now put that Sherman on the trailer!!

[Ecam]

Yes in editing, I wondered too those strange marks on the bottom of the Sherman (even pulled it off the shelf to check). Not the greatest videos (could learn a bunch from the Master Chef) but working by myself and in a bit of a rush....

[Herr Dr. Professor]

Jim Dandy to the rescue!
Jim Dandy to the rescue!
Go, Jim Dandy, Go!

[Ecam]

I will have some new pictures for the "Winter or D-Day Group Build to show final or semi-final photos" thread soon. I decided on a couple added props and should have them finished today.

Having an Imgur upload issue right now (happens from time to time)...

[Herr Dr. Professor]

Eric, although it is anachronistic, the phrase from the recording suggests "Jim Dandy" as a name or your ARV. Just a goofy idea.

" 'Jim Dandy' (sometimes known as 'Jim Dandy to the Rescue') is a song written by Lincoln Chase, and was first recorded by American R&B singer LaVern Baker on December 21, 1955. It reached the top of the R&B chart and #17 on the pop charts in the United States. It was named one of The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll and was ranked #352 on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time."
Jim Dandy (song). Wikipedia. Consulted 1 June 2024. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Dandy_(song)

[Ecam]

After fighting what I thought was an issue with Imgur (turned out to be a computer issue), I now have some added prop pictures for the final build picture thread. I will have those up soon.

Goodies from Sassgrunt, mostly FOV (Forces of Valor) things.



Not nearly as good as Mr.Bix's work but a throw together pallet and some mods to the GAA engine.





Lacking a CCKW, I let my DUKW stand in for hauling supplies.



Found one picture in a VCP (vehicle collection point) of where a final drive assembly was being hoisted. It could have been a supplied lifting bracket - but my guess it was a field fabricated tool.

[ColemanCollector]

Dang! Stuff goin' on everywhere on that tank!

Still can't get over all of the functioning gizmos on it. So well done!

Mike.

[Herr Dr. Professor]

If these are the "before" photos, I am excited to see the "after" (i.e. final or semi-final) photos. Egad this has been an impressive build every step of the way with action so "neaty-cool" (that's my inner-child's term).