The Tanks Are Comming

[pzrwest]

Update:
I'm still at it. I have added the starting crank, the track adjuster wrench and mount, the sledge hammer on the rear. On the front I have constructed and mounted the 2 spare track link brackets and put spare track links in the brackets. Here are the latest pics

[[ICE]monkey]

theres alot of nice detail going into this one
regards, cliff

[pzrwest]

Thank you Cliff

[pzrwest]

Update:
Work continues but getting closer to finishing off the hull section. I scratchbuilt the blackout headlight cover and installed it


ECA Trailer hitch parts assembled installed

Crank hole added, and reworked crank end to the correct t bar end. Also painted and installed the ECA exhaust system.

Reworked the track adjuster wrench, reduced the diameter of the wrench end

Starting to construct the barrel travel lock to the type used on the firefly

Track extensions temporarily removed, and track re-oriented so all track pads all face the correct direction


As always comments welcomed.... Harold

[pzrwest]

Update:
Still at it but getting closer... Here are the latest pics.
Here is the scratchbuilt working barrel travel lock unit




I have added the antenna mounts(Armorpax), auxillary gunsight(ECA), gunners periscope(Panzerwerk), periscope brush guards(ECA), and the bomb thrower cover ring mount(scratchbuilt). Still have to add the bolt heads on the brush guards.




Almost there just a few welds and strap loops on the turret sides, and build a stowage box to go between the front fenders. As always comments are welcomed.... Harold

[[ICE]monkey]

harold as always ,very nice indeed

[pzrwest]

Update:
Here are the last set of pics of the Viper Sherman. I have finished the welds, added the loops to the turret sides, added welds to the applied side armor on the hull sides, added the tow cable, shackles, and the end clamp for the tow cable. Plus painted the tank. Now await final inspection by Geoff and maybe do some minor touch-ups etc he spots. Here are the pics.... lots of them... as always your comments are welcomed good or bad..... Harold
PS... another Firefly , a Sherman, 2 Stuarts and a WSC to go......

[pzrwest]

Here are some pics of the Firefly taken by Geoff after he got home. Also the recce turretless Stuart is finished and is in the pics. As always comments are welcomed.... Harold

[Saxondog]

Pzwest, can't believe you have made such an obvious mistake on this Sherman. Right their for all to see,you missed a very important detail and it really says something about your building skills to miss such an important detail as this, shame on you.

WHERE IS THE KITCHEN SINK? Excellent work as always H, hope the move is going well,really excellent detailing here even without the sink. Saxondog

[[ICE]monkey]

exellent job harold, thay are a credit to your skills
regards, cliff