Pershing Periscope Guards

[SCHWEREPANZER]

I know that hen's teeth are rare, but I'm finding that Schumo Pershing periscope guards are even harder to find. And while I'm at it, scale turnbuckles are a close second to the guards. So, my fellow obsessives, can anyone turn me to a source for these essential but almost non-existent pieces?

Thanks as always to the braintrust that resides on this site.

Ralph

[square4]

Have a look at bobsbuckles.co.uk mainly for aircraft but can be made to order, http://www.gaspatchmodels.com/accessories/ hope these may be of use.

[paulc]

These periscope guards are very hard if not impossible to get hold of I needed another three for my Pershing . I used a couple I already had left over from a Sherman but in the end I managed to make some of my own from some brass wire bent and shaped then soldered together . Not exactly perfect but a lot better than none, took a couple of attempts to get right but managed in the end and a lot cheaper. will be making my own again in future as I kept one original for reference.

[SCHWEREPANZER]

Thanks Lance Corporal 4. The turnbuckles may be worth a look see. Nice lead. And it seems to me Private C that you have the makings of a profitable cottage industry at your fingertips if you decide to make them generally available in these uncertain times. Something to think about?

Thanks chaps,

Ralph

[Kaczor]

I'm lucky to get two sets of these (one is used on Sherman). I don't understand this policy - those items are in extreme demand but supply is almost non existent. I'm checking Schumo page everyday for Sherman parts

[SCHWEREPANZER]

Sergeant K.,

"I'm checking Schumo page everyday for Sherman parts."

But, I bet with a singular lack of success. This is frustrating.

[Kaczor]

But, I bet with a singular lack of success. This is frustrating.

No. As I said I bought two sets oth these few month ago

[tomhugill]

I've got a pretty good stash in my Sherman bits box but unfortunately I also have 5 Sherman's on my build list which need them

[tomhugill]

Warren Hudson printed me some very nice turn buckles for my super p, might be an avenue worth pursuing!

[SCHWEREPANZER]

Now Tom, Are you really going to build 5 Sherman? Hmmm?

Thanks for the turnbuckle lead. I will look into it.