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Sherman VVSS question

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Posted by qcarr on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 8:45 AM

@stikpusher - "Target" does sound more appropriate, doesn't it?  LOL

I very much like the T-34/85 and it earned a stellar reputation in WWII, but Korea proved that the ultimate American Sherman (M4A3E8) was just as good if not better.

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Posted by plasticjunkie on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 7:58 AM

I have several in the stash. Just got a Dragon  Firefly 1C on sale for $23 from Blue Ridge Hobbies. I'm waiting for a Sherman GB to come up to make it even a more interesting build.

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Posted by stikpusher on Monday, June 1, 2015 12:40 PM

You mean NKPA target ;)

 

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Posted by qcarr on Monday, June 1, 2015 9:15 AM

Gotta love the Shermans!  I'm heavily engaged (about 2/3 complete) in building the Academy M4A3E8. Very much liking the kit so far, and have Academy's M51 waiting in the wings.  I'm gonna do the much simpler Tamiya T-34/85 next, though, as the HVSS Shermans are still a little complicated for my low skill level. Plus, the Korean War Easy 8 needs an NKPA counterpart. :)

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Posted by disastermaster on Sunday, May 31, 2015 6:27 PM

GMorrison

Suddenly Shermans! I have three now, if you count the M40 GMC.

I'm going to start the M 51 this weekend.

Done had MY sherman fix http://www.retiredtractors.com/gif/FlyingSmiley.gif

Looking forward to seeing yours!

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Posted by stikpusher on Saturday, May 30, 2015 11:31 AM

I still need to get my upgunned Jumbo build going one of these days. I have signed it up for two GBs over the past few years and not done a dang thing on it. Third time is a charm I suppose.

 

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Posted by GMorrison on Saturday, May 30, 2015 11:27 AM

Suddenly Shermans! I have three now, if you count the M40 GMC.

I'm going to start the M 51 this weekend.

 Modeling is an excuse to buy books.

 

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Posted by stikpusher on Saturday, May 30, 2015 11:25 AM

That site is great. All the subtle production differences in Shermans listed there.

 

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Posted by plasticjunkie on Saturday, May 30, 2015 7:23 AM

Holly Frijoles stik! Thanks for that link it's awesome Sir!!

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Posted by GMorrison on Thursday, May 28, 2015 11:17 PM

Got it! Painted it silver, see my WIP.

Will weather it next. You are all a really good source.

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Posted by T26E4 on Thursday, May 28, 2015 10:50 PM

For my VVS AFVs, I paint the areas where the return roller and idler wheel contact the track a dusty metal color due to their constant rubbing against the tracks.

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Posted by GMorrison on Thursday, May 28, 2015 5:58 PM

Good golly! Thank you!

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Posted by stikpusher on Thursday, May 28, 2015 5:52 PM

Anything else you are looking for on the VVSS suspension can be found here

http://the.shadock.free.fr/sherman_minutia/suspension/vvss_suspension.html

 

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Posted by stikpusher on Thursday, May 28, 2015 5:50 PM

 

F is for FIRE, That burns down the whole town!

U is for URANIUM... BOMBS!

N is for NO SURVIVORS...

       - Plankton

LSM

 

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Posted by GMorrison on Thursday, May 28, 2015 4:48 PM

Thanks! Timing perfect, it's 80 deg. today and the paint shop is OPEN!

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Posted by Bronto on Thursday, May 28, 2015 4:32 PM

They are metal, painted the same color as the rest of the tank, although after a little usage the paint will be worn off the edges that contact the track.

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Sherman VVSS question
Posted by GMorrison on Thursday, May 28, 2015 2:43 PM

Are the support rollers (return on top) rubber or metal? Are they black or tank colored? Most current display ones seem to be indiscriminately sprayed hull color.

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