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The core collapsible tubing is done in brass tubes of the proper size and length, with the extremities crushed and given M1 bolts and nuts.
The completed two collapsible chocks.
As per reference pictures, they need to be pilled on top of each other, back to back like this.
Comparison of the home made collapsible chocks compared to the resin part coming with the Vandra kit.
Mounted on right fender.
I was wondering where were the exhaust stacks on the M12. I found them to be on both sides of the lower hull as shown on the Academy 1/35 kit.
Reproduced with Sherman exhaust resin parts found in the spare box, leftover from a previous Sherman conversion kit years ago.
Shapeways Sherman hooks are installed on the plastic mounts at the front.
Little door latch installed on the hull to hold the side hatch open.
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Bravo, Louis!!

Mato metal Sherman tools were modified and installed as per reference. The grill was given a brass frame, with locking brackets seen in pictures.
Also notice the engine fire extinguisher control box with the two knobs on the upper right of the picture.
The heavy hammer is installed at the front, with brass holding base.
A cylinder of some kind has a base on the left rear mud guard and wall.
The construction of the model is almost finished. I only have to put on the tie-downs in different locations.

Here is a final view of the model before painting. It will simply be given an overall US WW2 Olive drab coat, no way around it.
Regards, Louis

Simply a marvelous bit of modeling art. Your ability to see the detail and make it happen as if out of thin air is just awe inspiring. A beautiful interpretation of an unusual piece of equipment.

Amazing.

Thank you SCHWEREPANZER and Kaczor, glad you like it.

Here is a first look at the painted and weathered model, outside on a dark and cold spring day, giving a flavor of the Northern Europe autumn theater. I am currently building a crew member and i will take better pictures on some other day when it is more sunny, warmer and the crew is ready. "Choo Choo Bam" is an authentic name of one of the M12 seen in action in Europe and which has a similar configuration as my M12.

Regards, Louis

That is one splendid model which shows of your skill at being able to make a stunning model out of questionable parts. Very well done.

It's a masterpiece, congratulations Louis

Thank you Square4 and MITCH, i really appreciate your feedback.

To finish the build, here is a crew member, some more pics and a YOUTUBE video of the model in action in a 5 round fire mission.

For the crew member, i selected the un-exciting Verlinden figure no 954 for modifications. It has all the required components.
The idea is to modify the arms to replace the holding of the wine bottle by an ammo round. All the soldier equipment is discarded.
The finished figure with the model.
The interior of the model with the ammo rounds stored is really too small to install the figure inside. It therefore stays outside as seen in reference pictures.
Some more pictures of the model in the field.
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