Firefly Conversion
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Firefly Conversion
Looking for a Firefly Conversion Kit, looked all over and I can't find anything. Just the Barrel and radio box. Any help is much appreciated!
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Re: Firefly Conversion
Apart from Nick Aguilera in the states that sells a resin IC welded firefly kit, that needs the engine deck changed.
And the turret and hull is sized to take Tamiya turret rotation, there is not a lot else out there.
Mr dgsselkirk who's one of our vendor forum members, used to sell a resin M4A4 Firefly kit, but I believe these are now discontinued.
And the turret and hull is sized to take Tamiya turret rotation, there is not a lot else out there.
Mr dgsselkirk who's one of our vendor forum members, used to sell a resin M4A4 Firefly kit, but I believe these are now discontinued.
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Re: Firefly Conversion
Hi shermanchris
http://www.hayaltd.co.uk
Type in firefly in search box, radio box and Aluminium barrel available.
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http://www.hayaltd.co.uk
Type in firefly in search box, radio box and Aluminium barrel available.
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Re: Firefly Conversion
Yes, unfortunately out of production for the moment...
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Re: Firefly Conversion
Hmm okay I think I'll get the Barrel and radio box. What the compatibility between Mato and Henglong turrets? I've seen an old Mato cast Sherman on eBay. Was thinking of swapping turrets with my heng long sherman to create a cast hull firefly and maybe a Jumbo Sherman?
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Re: Firefly Conversion
Sub that Sherman is also on their website and it's cheaper! Thank you
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Re: Firefly Conversion
You'll still have to convert the turret to a low bustle. You can look at my build. It walks you though building everything. It Begins M4A1 Firefly in Tamiya builds.
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Re: Firefly Conversion
A friend of mine has a Nick Aguilar firefly turret for sale. I can ask him the price if you like.
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Re: Firefly Conversion
Don't forget, a Nick Aguilera turret is modelled at Tamiya turret rotation size, will need modification to fit a Heng Long or Mato hull.
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Re: Firefly Conversion
Thanks Ad but I think I'm gonna get a Ludwig conversion kit, I emailed him and he has some in stock which is great!