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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?

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

Ecam wrote: ↑Mon May 13, 2024 12:43 am 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!!

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....

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

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)...

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)

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.

Dang! Stuff goin' on everywhere on that tank!

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

Mike.

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).