Heng Long Sherman

[Phil]

Unfortunately my Sherman arrived while I started my Panther and Tiger build, so now I have three tanks on the go!

After seeing the "other Sherman" I held off getting one until the Heng Long one arrived on the market. Tamiya was way out of my price rang at this time.

I like this model Heng Long have done a reasonable job, some little annoying details like the grab handles being solid plastic but what else I'm I going to do in my spare time.

Hull with new Taigen 2.4ghz unit from a very helpful chap from WDM, bought a job lot to replace my old Heng Long tanks using one tx, how cool is that?

The hull


Metal tracks with sprockets, idlers and track with base tamiya black ready for green and weathering


Rear view




Front view, with Mr 5000 added to the front gear covers.


Turret with cast effect added


Ready for more mods, I went for the BB version this time, bit more fun as I don't meet up with anyone to battle with.

[PainlessWolf]

Good Morning again,
Three builds at once, very cool! That surfacer is an amazing effect, looks just like scaled down cast steel.
regards,
Painless Wolf

[Red Devils]

Your off to a great start with the Sherman Phil, looks sharp...

Derek

[Phil]

Painless Wolf
Yes three builds, maybe the Panther and Sherman at this moment with the sherman taking the lead at the last herdle

Derek
Thanks for you comment

E Front
Not sure what unit, if you have any suggestion let me know cheers

[Phil]

Quick update on my Sherman, tools now with straps made from plasticard, grab handles replace with brass and hull painted with some weathering to be finished later.








Sherman so far so good!

[PainlessWolf]

Good Afternoon,
I'm taking notes as my next Sherman will be one of these. Thank you, Phil, for the heads up on the deficiencies of the tank and what will need to be corrected. Your work is stellar as always.
regards,
Painless Wolf

[PainlessWolf]

Good Morning, Phil,
It just occurred to me. I was thinking seriously about getting one of these from Waltersons for their special paint job along with other things like the 2.4 setup. If I am going to have to grind off molded on grab handles tho' that sort of ruins the appeal of a nice factory paint job. I may as well save the dough and get one locally with metal tracks, etc and add a 2.4 setup and get ready to do a major cosmetic job like you are undertaking.
regards,
Painless Wolf

[Wildboar44]

Hi Phil.......

Can I ask what material you use to make the metal buckle to your tool straps ? .. nice touches

[Phil]

Painless

I would go for the unpainted version, wish I'd done that with my panther as I'm going to repaint it anyway. Thats the best thing about this the modding! Liking your Panther build


Wild

The traps are plasticard, can't remember the thickness prob 1mm

[PainlessWolf]

Good Morning, Mr. Phil,
Your calm wisdom has convinced me. The Mate doesn't know it yet but I'm already cackling and rubbing my hands together over the prospect of another Sherman. I'm watching three on E-Bay, basic paint, metal tracks, etc. Thank you again for the compliments on the Panther. ;o)
regards,
Painless Wolf