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Re: Sherman Firefly VC

Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2018 3:53 pm
by c.rainford73
Nice job very creative

Re: Sherman Firefly VC

Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2018 7:48 pm
by Niall
The second problem I had with this model is that the upper hull is held to the lower hull with 4 screws. Unfortunately the front 2 screw mounts were removed when I cut out the glassis plate. So I superglued a row of rare earth magnets to the sponson floors on the lower hull, with a second row onto lengths of Plastruct ABS square tube. The tubes were superglued to the upper hull. These are shown in the photos below -
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Re: Sherman Firefly VC

Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2018 3:42 pm
by Niall
Photo of the interior of the turret, showing the modifications needed for the aftermarket cupola and the need to make a mounting for the gun elevating mechanism.
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Re: Sherman Firefly VC

Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2018 8:29 pm
by Ad Lav
Really smart work!

Re: Sherman Firefly VC

Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2018 9:50 pm
by c.rainford73
Well done I like your approach really well done

Re: Sherman Firefly VC

Posted: Tue Jun 26, 2018 11:08 am
by Niall
I got the 3D printed parts from Shapeways yesterday.

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I had to reposition the shovel to get the fire extinguishers to fit, the other parts fitted with no problems.

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The 3D printed radio aeriel base is designed to be removable. I fitted a 3mm diameter rare earth magnet into the turret. I designed the aeriel base with a hollow which took a length of steel rod and I covered the base plate with steel paper. These additions mean the part is held to the model and can be removed so the model can be packed into a box for transport.

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Re: Sherman Firefly VC

Posted: Tue Jun 26, 2018 11:22 am
by c.rainford73
Awesome

Re: Sherman Firefly VC

Posted: Tue Jun 26, 2018 11:47 am
by Aussie
^^^^^ Agreed.

Re: Sherman Firefly VC

Posted: Tue Jun 26, 2018 12:19 pm
by BarryC
Excellent detail work, neat and clean! :clap:

Barry

Re: Sherman Firefly VC

Posted: Wed Jun 27, 2018 9:56 am
by Niall
A couple of adds. I've repositioned the barrel clamp and made a panzershreck ammo box as these were commonly used as stowage.
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