Sherman converting to Firefly

[[ICE]monkey]

very nice, shes commong along nicely

[971wright]

Hi Guys Done a little bit more finished the hull and started the turret.

regards pete

[grompix]

Very nice Pete. The weld effect looks the business too.

Cheers
Chris 

[971wright]

Hi Chris Enjoyed just playing about in the shed and kitchen worktop(boss doing her nut but it was to cold to spend long in the shed )  on sunday, trying differant things. Getting the welds to look right was pretty easy just run a little superglue along the edge where you want a weld and sprinkle baking powder then rub it down the seam you end up with a pretty good weld and sticky fingers but what the hell it works and is faster than making little rolls of miliput and using a screwdriver to make little ripples.The next thing as to get a rough finish because the side of a tamiya is so smooth would put a babys bum in second place ,so a light coat of primer and when it was still wet again sprinkle baking powder then another light coat of primer ,this does give a little bit to much but it does flaten down to give a good effect better than the babys bum.Tommorrows job is trying to make small bolt heads have an idea but will have to test it and let you know if it works .

regards pete

[971wright]

Hi Guys Just a bit more this time been playing see post in the general section about weld finish and boltheads http://www.rctankwarfare.com/Forums/ind ... 511.0.html  just added a little detail .

regards pete

[971wright]

Hi Guys finished the hull given it a coat of primer ready for final coat gave the hull a light rub down to remove a little of the roughness the next time you see it it will be green .

regards pete

[Mackem]

This looks like it's going to be a stunner.
Great work Pete, keep the pics and the tips coming.

Cheers
John

[971wright]

Hi Guys Been slow going this week alot on but have done a little more to the turret fitted drive ring for heng long (can still remove the turret the same way as Tamiya )traverse motor done the mod to allow 360 degrees of turn ,Finished of the radio box and fitted the rear box ,you will notice a hole inside rear box this hole goes all the way though the boxes its for the sensors 3 of them for the battle unit the forth will be facing forward but havnt decided where yet hoping for some inspiration .Cut the hatches off and leveled them ready to rebuild them .

regards pete

P.S. Does anyone know where I can get a Stug recoil unit and elevation motor tried every where the only place Ive found is RCcommand ,if I cant find one may have to rob my Stug for them and replace later .

[tiger205]

pete this is one cracking sherman, i really cant wait to see her all done. for the recoil have you tried this http://www.rctank.de/product_info.php?c ... cts_id=565 this is the stug body with recoil on it, they should do it in the shop on its own, why not email dominique he should be able to sort you out

          Tony

[grompix]

Coming on great Pete. I'm considering using an HL turret turn on my Panther too, so its interesting to see how you did it.

Cheers
Chris