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Not sure if another Sherman build will be of interest to anyone but here goes;

This is most likely not going to be a spectacular build because my skills are somewhat lacking.

My aim is to make the Sherman look a little more presentable and give it a decent control system.

Here it is in its original state;


So far i have removed the molded on handles and fitted some bent paper clips instead, tools have been painted:


The control system details are here;viewtopic.php?f=81&t=11765

hi old chap
your Sherman will be of interest, keep at it, nice job so far more pics as and when,wot wot

Thank you Sir

There is just something about a Sherman..............
Hardest job so far has been the control system which has ended up as a hybrid system similar to the one in my tiger. Gun elevation is by servo and turret rotation is by a separate speed control. Muzzle flash is an LED. As my hybrid system uses an RC5hl 'translator' from the excellent RC tanks Australia i am going to buy one of their mako2 boards so I can have a battle system and can then have tank battles with my grandson.

Good Evening,
It's always good to see another Sherman Build taking place. With the Mato, Heng Long and Tamiya Sherman all out and in production, there's never been a better time to build any number of varieties of the vehicle. ;o) There are kit pieces, electronics and sprues galore to make a truly amazing Build. Please keep the pictures coming!
regards,
Painless

Greetings cupoftea
Like what Painless said... It's always nice to see another SHERMAN build...it'll be great to watch both you and he detail it... HENG LONG has provided a great foundation

Have fun with it ... hope to see more pictures

ALPHA

Here is the modified hybrid control system;


And the turret:

Good Afternoon,
Very nicely done! I like the way you secured your platform for the switch to the existing rotation ring. Really saves space and keeps wiring out of the way. ;o)
regards,
Painless

Cut down a metal tiger 1 machine gun to look more like a 30 cal. Not scale by any means but i think it looks the part............

Here is the gun elevation mechanism - really simple....

Nice internal work cupoftea... .....I especially like that wire centering bar you've made looks like it keeps things out of harms way

ALPHA