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Italeri No225 M4 A1

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Italeri No225 M4 A1
Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, January 31, 2004 10:40 PM
Anyone have any tweaks for this kit? Robert? Rob?
John
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  • From: Fort Knox
Posted by Rob Gronovius on Saturday, January 31, 2004 10:44 PM
Classic Sherman tank kit. For a long time, this was the best thing going. It more closely resembles a late/post war tank. Some grumbles regarding the "step" in the gun tube. Apparently they used a display tank that had a patched together gun tube and copied the error.
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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, January 31, 2004 10:49 PM
Wow that was quick and informative! I just did a quick run through the Patton Museum and still need to develop my "research" photos. I will have to pay better attention to the barrel.
Thanks Rob
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Posted by shermanfreak on Saturday, January 31, 2004 10:55 PM
Nice replacement barrel available from Jordi Rubio .... reasonably priced too.
Happy Modelling and God Bless Robert
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  • From: Fort Knox
Posted by Rob Gronovius on Sunday, February 1, 2004 7:53 AM
Should also mention that the tracks are notoriously stiff. When you assemble the VVSS bogies, make sure you glue the suspension arms in place. If you do not, the arms of the first and last bogie will "rock" towards the idler wheel and sprocket.

I second the Jordi Rubio barrel #TG-32, it is marketed for the M4A3E8 and M18.
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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, February 1, 2004 9:49 AM
If your feeling really agressive, you could also add some cast texture to the upper hull and turret. The kit parts are way too smooth.

And IMHO the pioneer tools are weaker than the ones supplied with the Tamiya Shermans. But that's personal preference.

Otherwise, a very good kit.
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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, February 1, 2004 12:26 PM
All good info guys. Where can I get the AM gun tube Ron or Robert? Latch, I have some pioneer tools from another field tool shop, but it is Italeri as well. Who else has goodie kits with tools of the proper girth... no pun intended.
John
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    April 2003
  • From: Central Wisconsin
Posted by Spamicus on Sunday, February 1, 2004 4:32 PM
After market tools are kind of pricey, but when I use them for special projects I use "Collector's Brass". You can get Rubio tubes just about any where, I've had good luck with R&J Products' online store.

Steve

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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, February 1, 2004 7:32 PM
Thanks for the info Steve!
John
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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, February 1, 2004 10:00 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by Spamicus

After market tools are kind of pricey, but when I use them for special projects I use "Collector's Brass". You can get Rubio tubes just about any where, I've had good luck with R&J Products' online store.


Jon,

Spamicus gave you the advise I would have.
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Posted by shermanfreak on Sunday, February 1, 2004 11:37 PM
Formations has a resin update set for the M4 that includes the tools and many other cross-over peices that you could probably use. It lists for $20 which as far as AM itmes goes, isn't too bad at all.

Their site home page is:
http://www.formationsmodels.com/
Happy Modelling and God Bless Robert
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    April 2003
  • From: Central Wisconsin
Posted by Spamicus on Monday, February 2, 2004 6:46 PM
That's an awesome AM set Robert, thanks for the line on it.

Steve

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