Possibly Tamiya FO 1/16 Thunderbolt

[EddyK]

When I’ve finished my Twin M4A1E8 project, I thought that they were the last Shermans I’ve built. But I bought another partly built Tamiya Sherman already with T66 tracks and lot of Schumo bits, including T23 turret. For now I think it’ll be the Thunderbolt. And here we go:























And there are some photos I’ve found on the internet from the beginning of the building this model. I’ve to admit, that it was made by very tallanted modeler - the real Master...

[43rdRecceReg]

Wow, Eddy!... already you've assembled some perfectly in-scale Tools/accessories, and ersatz parts Each one is a mini work of art, and worthy of a detailed pic
Looking forward to more visual treats!

[EddyK]

I’ve already bought the model in the stade You can see on the photo. I’m just starting the work on it.

[SCHWEREPANZER]

A veritable treasure trove. This thread will be fun to watch. Congrats, Eddy, on a phenomenal find.

Ralph

[Manu-Military]

Wow great work.
Much of the details are post war though they are pretty fine.
May you wanted some additional reference about Abrams' Sherman Thunderbolt VII, please see mine I did some 5 or 6 years ago now.
http://manu-military.e-monsite.com/page ... -hvss.html

[Ad Lav]

Beautiful Eddy. I remember when you got this, amazing brass work.

[Ad Lav]

I believe Manu is right - Thunderbolt has an early T23 turret with split hatch but you could change it?

[Manu-Military]

I believe Manu is right - Thunderbolt has an early T23 turret with split hatch but you could change it?

The first pics on my site are stills from a colour video showing Thunderbolt VII passing a group of German prisonners.
No mistakes permitted after watching this.

[EddyK]

Thanks!
There are some photos from previous owner that I found on the internet:

https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipM ... R4TndhLTJn