Shapeways Mato M4 Sherman Spoked idlers

[lmcq11]

Ah, finally, Sherman spoked idlers are starting to be available on Shapeways, starting with the Mato size. Until now, only the roadwheels were available and it was a big gap.

https://www.shapeways.com/product/5JQWV ... arketplace

Shapeways Mato Sherman Idlers

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[c.rainford73]

Great find Louis thanks for sharing

[43rdRecceReg]

Ah, yes, that's the handiwork of Woz, an esteemed member here! I bought some of his Cromwell bits.

[Max-U52]

My only problem is the price. Over $100 for 6 plastic roadwheels? Is it just me, or does shapeways charge ridiculous prices?

[43rdRecceReg]

My only problem is the price. Over $100 for 6 plastic roadwheels? Is it just me, or does shapeways charge ridiculous prices?

In a word, Gary: Yes.

[c.rainford73]

As I'm slowly learning to appreciate the sherman tank and it's many variants, what versions would these be found on aside from a Lee? Would they be at home on my M4A1 (76) from Mr Lee on the forum?

Or my firefly small hatch sherman?

I'd like to use them for something.

[Maccrage]

Nice. Now we can stop cannibalizing FOV Shermans. Now we just need a supply of low bustle turrets.

[Max-U52]

If anyone can create an stl file for these I'll be happy to print them for forum members at cost (maybe $2 worth of plastic for 12 of them?) plus postage. I really want to make this type of thing available to all forum members, without the obscene price that shapeways charges for pieces that they basically pirated the files for anyway.

I guess my offer will be best for U.S. members (due to the high cost of shipping across the puddle) but I have a partner in the UK that can help members there, so if you need something just PM me and we'll get it sorted.