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Shapeways Mato M4 Sherman Spoked idlers

Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2018 1:08 pm
by 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
Shapeways Mato Sherman Idlers
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Re: Shapeways Mato M4 Sherman Spoked idlers

Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2018 1:09 pm
by c.rainford73
Great find Louis thanks for sharing

Re: Shapeways Mato M4 Sherman Spoked idlers

Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2018 3:29 pm
by 43rdRecceReg
Ah, yes, that's the handiwork of Woz, an esteemed member here! :thumbup: I bought some of his Cromwell bits.

Re: Shapeways Mato M4 Sherman Spoked idlers

Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2018 4:23 pm
by Max-U52
My only problem is the price. Over $100 for 6 plastic roadwheels? Is it just me, or does shapeways charge ridiculous prices?

Re: Shapeways Mato M4 Sherman Spoked idlers

Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2018 4:31 pm
by 43rdRecceReg
Max-U52 wrote: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.

Re: Shapeways Mato M4 Sherman Spoked idlers

Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2018 6:47 pm
by 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.

Re: Shapeways Mato M4 Sherman Spoked idlers

Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2018 9:57 pm
by Maccrage
Nice. Now we can stop cannibalizing FOV Shermans. Now we just need a supply of low bustle turrets.

Re: Shapeways Mato M4 Sherman Spoked idlers

Posted: Sat Feb 17, 2018 12:10 am
by 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.