Sherman Firefly VC

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Niall
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Re: Sherman Firefly VC

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The Shapeways parts I used are my own designs. I've just put these up on my shop, so this is available here -
https://www.shapeways.com/product/84RDG ... d=66367794


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Re: Sherman Firefly VC

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Hi Niall,

Many Thanks for your reply - these look excellent. I'll be ordering a set shortly. Do you do other parts for a 16th scale Firefly or is this it?

Cheers,

Chris
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Re: Sherman Firefly VC

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I've done a Sherman 1 engine cover and glassis plate aerial mount, but have not finalised them for uploading to Shapeways. I'll upload a screenshot of the CAD file tomorrow.

I can do extra castings of the packs and helmets.
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Re: Sherman Firefly VC

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The CAD screenshot as promised
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Re: Sherman Firefly VC

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Excellent work Niall. I'll be ordering the first set shortly. Thanks for your replies.

Cheers,

Chris
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Re: Sherman Firefly VC

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Shapeways have a fixed price on shipping, so waiting for the second one would save money.

Second set now uploaded -
https://www.shapeways.com/product/JJTX8 ... d=67023435
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Re: Sherman Firefly VC

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After some consideration I have asked Niall to rebuild this vehicle to a 1C - it just struck me that if I do show it off - as much I think it would be okay to the eye and passing gloance - it would probably be better this way.

And good chap that he is - he has started the work and hopefully we'll have some piccies soon.
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Re: Sherman Firefly VC

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Photos of the reconversion to Sherman 1C -
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Re: Sherman Firefly VC

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Looks Good, nice work. :thumbup: :wave:
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Re: Sherman Firefly VC

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Forgot to add -

Got to wait for Shapeways to print the mantlet , exhaust nozzles and air filters.
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