Sherman M4(105)

[DRAGONWAGON]

Dan said: "I remember when it came out, does that make me old? LOL I was 9. Okay, now that I feel depressed that I am getting old "

In that case I'm the one that has to feel bad....In 74 I was 10 y.o........So we're from the same generation.....

[X82d Pathfinder]

John:
I don't feel so bad now. You're older than I.. I guess we entered military service close to the same year too. I entered service in May of '82. I would have had 30 years in this past May had I not resigned my commission. I am paying for thinking my body was invicable now too.
I have an appointment at 0900. When I return I will go through the publications and attempt to find you something that will be helpful.

-Dan

[X82d Pathfinder]

John:
I haven't forgot you. I found good reference on the early style copula, however not the late vision style like you have. I will continue to consult publications. Perhaps I will come up with something helpful for you soon.

-Dan

[DRAGONWAGON]

Dan,

I have several reference pictures of my own, but I can't seem to find any clear picture of the commanders hatch inside. The locking system I saw so far is on my pic's in three different styles.....Was there no standard??

John.

[X82d Pathfinder]

I looked and looked and looked. I hope these will help you. I will continue to look for my M4 walk around. I think the spousal unit threw it away with her magazines.

[DRAGONWAGON]

Thanks Dan,

The drawing is very usefull....

John.

[X82d Pathfinder]

John:
I am glad they were of some use to you.

-Dan

[DRAGONWAGON]

Worked on the drivers and co-drivers hatch today. The hatches lacked a bit of detail, so I tried to replicate this:









Grtz, John.

[diverfrost]

wow I love the attention to detail it's absolutely excellent and precision workmanship!

Now I feel i'm not doing mine justice by just building and painting as is out of the box???


What to do?

[DRAGONWAGON]

Driverfrost,

The most important thing in our hobby is te have fun! As long as you enjoy every minute of your build, it's OK! I've seen models on contests with ship-loads of photo-etch, metal tracks and so non....with a very poor paintjob. I've also seen models straight out of the box, no additions but with a stunning finish, I'd go for the latter....
And if you're temted: just buy some Evergreen and take the plunge, try to duplicate some kit-parts, if they turn out better...use the, if not, use the kit part or try again....That's how I started.

Remember...have fun!! John.

BTW: thank you very much for the compliments.....