Re: sherman so far

DOG · Post by **DOG** » Wed Nov 26, 2008 1:06 pm

Hi all for those that are interested this is the build so far i will put more riccs on as i go I brought this secound hand(becouse i cant say no) from a super glue king have striped it down the best i could and orded some new parts
Gary

Dmon1996 · Post by **Dmon1996** » Wed Nov 26, 2008 3:30 pm

Not that I would insult your admirable work, but have you considered buying a new hull and turret? I have contacted AAF Museum in the US, they are great about getting in parts for teh Sherman- even for my first gen, hull and turret would only cost me $26 US. I've already ordered replacement tires from them- less than $20, and this is for a 1974 release (the RT1601, or 56001 if you prefer).

What did you use to weaken/release the glue? Sure seems to have worked....

DOG · Post by **DOG** » Wed Nov 26, 2008 3:43 pm

I have orderd alot of parts from axel model in Germany i think i can save hull and turret i was lucky really most of it fell apart the rest i cut off

tiger205 · Post by **tiger205** » Wed Nov 26, 2008 3:50 pm

its taking shape dog, dont forget, rome wasnt built in a day, i know this 'cos i was the bricky

,. will have the moulds for transmision case made in next couple of days, so will pm you when they are made

Tony

971wright · Post by **971wright** » Thu Nov 27, 2008 9:22 am

Hi Dog dont see anything on your Sherman a bit of TLC wont fix you have a good base for a Sherman there

regards pete

DOG · Post by **DOG** » Wed Dec 03, 2008 11:21 am

Hi all not had much time to do much what with work and trying to fit my kitchen but here are a few more pic's of wot i have done so far.
Still waiting for parts i orded from tankwork shop and Germany .
Gary

Wight · Post by **Wight** » Wed Dec 03, 2008 5:29 pm

Great work.Looks nicely detailed.
Well done.
Have you textured the turret?Or is it just my eyes.

DOG · Post by **DOG** » Wed Dec 03, 2008 6:10 pm

Thanks for your comment I have tried to texture the turret ,before the primer dry's I stipple it with a hard brush then using the handle I put dents and other marks in then leve for 24 hour . The good thing is if it turns ouy crap you can easly sand it off
Gary

Post by **Matdragon** » Wed Dec 03, 2008 7:30 pm

hey, great build so far, the texturing is great!

am moving this topic to tamiya builds,

cheers,

Matt

DOG · Post by **DOG** » Wed Dec 17, 2008 4:55 pm

Got all the parts from Germany today

Tony made my tranny case's and has done a GREAT job to ;)thanks Tony