M4A3 Sherman to M4A1(76)W HVSS
Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2022 9:31 pm
Well I've been trying different stuff lately, including designing a complete 3D printed M4A1 Sherman.
Even though that was my first goal, it seems that there's more interest in parts to modify the Heng Long Sherman, as it's a pretty good starting point to build something different.
With that in mind I modified my design somewhat and the results can be seen here.
I started with a normal out-of-the-box M4A3 Sherman, no professional edition, metal tracks or other things. Just the basic plastic one without electronics.
Now it's fitted with a fully functioning HVSS suspension system. Each bogie has dual springs and all the wheels are fitted with bearings. The rear idler is still not adjustable (yet), but this is something I'm working on. The complete suspension system can be fitted on an unmodified lower hull, with only the need to drill some holes for installation of the components. I've made it like this to create an easy conversion.
The tracks are Heng Long Pershing items.
The turret is my own design as well and adapted to fit the HL upper hull.
At the moment it's still an M4A3 upper hull, but this will be replaced with a cast M4A1 hull.
Even though that was my first goal, it seems that there's more interest in parts to modify the Heng Long Sherman, as it's a pretty good starting point to build something different.
With that in mind I modified my design somewhat and the results can be seen here.
I started with a normal out-of-the-box M4A3 Sherman, no professional edition, metal tracks or other things. Just the basic plastic one without electronics.
Now it's fitted with a fully functioning HVSS suspension system. Each bogie has dual springs and all the wheels are fitted with bearings. The rear idler is still not adjustable (yet), but this is something I'm working on. The complete suspension system can be fitted on an unmodified lower hull, with only the need to drill some holes for installation of the components. I've made it like this to create an easy conversion.
The tracks are Heng Long Pershing items.
The turret is my own design as well and adapted to fit the HL upper hull.
At the moment it's still an M4A3 upper hull, but this will be replaced with a cast M4A1 hull.
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