Getting really hard to find a sherman......

Anonymous

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November 2005

Getting really hard to find a sherman......

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, June 13, 2004 5:21 PM

I looked at three hobby stores today for a Sherman tank. Any model, any scale, any brand, and NO one had one. Not even ONE!! Two of the shops were sold out of tiger 1 tanks as well as 8 rads! What in the world is so good about these particular kits? I have built Tigers, jeeps, an 8 rad, but I dont see the attraction to them. I know the sherman was our "main" tank, but even still, the Sherman is a tiny little peice of tin compared to others, ie: T-34
Is anyone else having trouble finding Shermans? I only want one tank, my god, is that too much to ask? lol
What was really neat, is this hobby shop I went to that had a 45 ft shelf FULL of military models. It was 4 rows high. They had glass cases with models and dioramas built by locals, some with plaques, others with neat modifications. I was in awe. It is 30 minutes away though, so I wont venture there often.... They also offered to order me ANY kit and have it in by Tuesday, wednesday at the latest. (today is sunday)
Just thought I would share today's adventure! Smile [:)]

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, June 13, 2004 5:25 PM

I guess everyone is busy with their D-Day builds Smile [:)]

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wildwilliam

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December 2009
From: West Grove, PA

Posted by wildwilliam on Sunday, June 13, 2004 7:17 PM

perhaps Robert now has cornered the Sherman market!
:-)

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lizardqing

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July 2003
From: Dahlonega, Georgia

Posted by lizardqing on Sunday, June 13, 2004 7:17 PM

Come on now Robert, you could at least leave a few Shermans on the market for others.

Chris The Scale Firehouse The Lizard's Workshop

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fightnjoe

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Posted by fightnjoe on Sunday, June 13, 2004 7:47 PM

hey wait i ordered one from international hobbies. should be here by next friday.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, June 13, 2004 8:27 PM

Make a list and buy online. The prices even with shipping is so much cheaper. Good luck

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tigerman

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March 2003
From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA

Posted by tigerman on Sunday, June 13, 2004 8:42 PM

I agree with RedButcher. I bought many Tamiya models at 50% off at Model Expo about a month ago. Look around, you can save some money.

Eric

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Spamicus

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April 2003
From: Central Wisconsin

Posted by Spamicus on Sunday, June 13, 2004 8:46 PM

I was at my LHS today and it's basically pretty lame unless you're into RC planes, but they had four different sherman kits in 1/35 and few others in other scales. Maybe it's just luck of the draw or something. On a different note though, I was looking at some firing table data for the German 88L71 gun versus some allied tanks and the Sherman compares favorably with the T34/85 except on the gun manlet, where the T34 is vastly superior. So I don't think it's fair to call a Sherman a piece of tin. It's main weakness was the gun, which the British fixed quite well. Off the soap box now!

Steve

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, June 13, 2004 8:47 PM

Thanks for the advice. The models at the local shop are only on average 5 dollars more for me. Besides, the owner is a military builder, and he will get me whatever I want, with LESS of a wait than if I order online, and no shipping. I can get everything usually, and then some. I ordered a sherman and I am picking it up Tuesday.

I do however want to order some Hasegawa vehicles from www.scale-models.com (I think thats the one, made by towerhobbies?) They are 3.99 to 5.99. I want to pick up a sherman, kublewagon, a few jeeps for a project, and a quad gun truck.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, June 13, 2004 8:49 PM

yes indeed, the british version beefed it up! I mean, since most are interested in the biggest and baddest these days, I was wondering why it was such a hit..