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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, January 16, 2004 1:20 PM

well, i have officially started on my build...
cut off some molded on lumps which r supposed 2 represent the lifting hooks on the upper hull & will b replacing them w/ some copper wire.
trying 2 decide whether i should spray some OD before assembly, or wait ...

frosty Smile [:)]

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, January 16, 2004 2:37 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by Poniatowski

ROBERT! You've cracked me up twice here already this morning. First with the 'Principal's' car,

THEN with the FS number quote.... reminded me of the bandito in the Treasure of Sierra Madre "FS numbers? We don't need no stinkin' FS numbers!"

Brought glue today, but might not get to build. I have gotten a lot of the resin ready, done some cutting to open up the access plates and get the turret ring to be closer to the right diameter for the interior and dry fit a lot of stuff.

WAIT! I'm IN for the study hall schedule today!! I think I'll bring the kit to study hall and put bogie assemblies together... the glue smell drives the kids nuts, which gives me a real warm fuzzy during the last class on a Friday! (take a class kids, not a study hall! moowahahaha!)...

Ron

What's wrong with a little FS Number?! Wink [;)]

As long as you don't do TWO FS Numbers then you are OK. Blush [:I]

But two FS Numbers.......Well, we all know that leads to THREE FS Numbers........and then to FOUR FS Numbers.......and then before you know it...............

Your an FS Numberaholic!!![:0][:0]

And then you have to go to the FSNA meetings with ME!!!![:0][:0]

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Buddho

Member since
March 2003
From: Newport News VA

Posted by Buddho on Friday, January 16, 2004 2:57 PM

Does anybody have pictures of IDF tankers during the the 60's? I have a IDF modern tank crew kit and a U.S. WWII tank crew set, but doubt either is correct for this time period. Any help would be appreciated...

Regards, Dan

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, January 16, 2004 3:17 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by boybuddho

Does anybody have pictures of IDF tankers during the the 60's? I have a IDF modern tank crew kit and a U.S. WWII tank crew set, but doubt either is correct for this time period. Any help would be appreciated...

Regards, Dan

If I recall correctly, IDF tankers wore OD green coveralls with the reconditioned WWII US tanker helmet (IDF tan). There are some good photos in an old book entitled 'Great Tanks of the World'... Chamberlain?

Ron

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, January 16, 2004 3:20 PM

JoAnne wants to model an M4A3 with a 'unique' camo scheme. The Korean War 'Tiger' scheme came to mind, but I don't think I want to let her tackle that pesky indi link track in the DML Dragon M4A3E8 verion. Heard it was a pain.

Any suggestions on unique M4A3 (75mm, wet) schemes? I was thinking winter ETO 1944.

Ron

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shermanfreak

Member since
January 2003

Posted by shermanfreak on Friday, January 16, 2004 3:31 PM

Mike - didn't your references show that the sinkhole in the center of the drive sprocket isn't really a sinkhole but is supposed to be there.

Frosty - how much can MoMA handle for you at one time.

Ron - isn't Joanne doing a Marine Corps Sherman? I think they had some interesting schemes ... I'll have to see what I can find.

Happy Modelling and God Bless Robert

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Buddho

Member since
March 2003
From: Newport News VA

Posted by Buddho on Friday, January 16, 2004 3:37 PM

Thanks, Ron....

You also reminded me of a book I've had for ages but forgotten about....The Great Tanks and it has a section on IDF armor from the 60's - early 70's.

Dan

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renarts

Member since
April 2003
From: Sunny Florida

Posted by renarts on Friday, January 16, 2004 3:40 PM

Ya know.........German armor isn't this tough.... sink holes in the drive sprocket. Ha! I'm thinking more like a starter hole for an 88 round.

Mike

Mike "Imagination is the dye that colors our lives" Marcus Aurellius A good friend will come and bail you out of jail...but, a true friend will be sitting next to you saying, "Damn...that was fun!"

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shermanfreak

Member since
January 2003

Posted by shermanfreak on Friday, January 16, 2004 4:00 PM

Most are a little oversized ... there should be a pihole right in the center of the drive sprocket.

Happy Modelling and God Bless Robert

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, January 16, 2004 4:20 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by shermanfreak

Most are a little oversized ... there should be a pihole right in the center of the drive sprocket.

Your on the money Robert.

I've always filled them and then redrilled them to a smaller diameter.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, January 16, 2004 4:41 PM

Its too bad I didn't find out about your build earlier, I just finished Tamiya's 105mm Sherman Sigh [sigh]

Oh well good luck on the build anyway

Will

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M1abramsRules

Member since
June 2003

Posted by M1abramsRules on Friday, January 16, 2004 4:44 PM

well, I did a little bit of work early this morning and at lunch, I got the front part of the interior all but done. just need to glue a couple of painted pieces in place and its done.

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nmayhew

Member since
July 2003
From: Kent, England

Posted by nmayhew on Friday, January 16, 2004 5:45 PM

[b]ddayomaha[/b,] simple answer to that roblem: DO ANOTHER SHERMAN!!! Laugh [(-D]

Kind regards, Nicholas

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nmayhew

Member since
July 2003
From: Kent, England

Posted by nmayhew on Friday, January 16, 2004 5:49 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by nmayhew
[b]ddayomaha[/b,] simple answer to that roblem: DO ANOTHER SHERMAN!!!

err...not sure why that didn't bold your name ddayomaha, but i think you get the general picture!!

Kind regards, Nicholas

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M1abramsRules

Member since
June 2003

Posted by M1abramsRules on Friday, January 16, 2004 5:52 PM

you put a comma in the second tag

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tigerman

Member since
March 2003
From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA

Posted by tigerman on Friday, January 16, 2004 5:55 PM

I want to play too. Sorry, I can't , but I will be watching for what I'm sure will be some really great builds. Good luck all. What seems to be the most popular build going? If I were to have joined, I would have liked to build Academy's new M-10.

Eric

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nmayhew

Member since
July 2003
From: Kent, England

Posted by nmayhew on Friday, January 16, 2004 5:58 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by M1abramsRules

you put a comma in the second tag

thanks man.
Sign - With Stupid [#wstupid]

i could swear i just used the "bold" icon at the top though...oh well... Sigh [sigh]

Kind regards, Nicholas

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, January 16, 2004 6:01 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by tigerman

I want to play too. Sorry, I can't , but I will be watching for what I'm sure will be some really great builds. Good luck all. What seems to be the most popular build going? If I were to have joined, I would have liked to build Academy's new M-10.

Jump on in! There's room for more. We would love to have you.

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M1abramsRules

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June 2003

Posted by M1abramsRules on Friday, January 16, 2004 6:03 PM

I memorized all that stuff as I like to use quick reply

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, January 16, 2004 6:32 PM

Well, the BARV is making progress.

I've got the upper hull, lower hull, and final drive housing together.
The hull sponsons have been filled.
The suspension is about 90% put together.

Right now I'm filling seams and cleaning up body work. Once that's done I'll shoot a primer coat to make sure there is no more body cleanup needed.

Then comes the real work. Getting all the little fiddly parts together.

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shermanfreak

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January 2003

Posted by shermanfreak on Friday, January 16, 2004 6:45 PM

And here I sit with idny tracks abounding .... probably be the extent of my progress through the entire week.

Happy Modelling and God Bless Robert

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, January 16, 2004 6:49 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by shermanfreak

And here I sit with idny tracks abounding .... probably be the extent of my progress through the entire week.

I've got link and length (which I like)!

I don't envy you Robert!

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shermanfreak

Member since
January 2003

Posted by shermanfreak on Friday, January 16, 2004 6:58 PM

Well did find out something else while poking through the parts for the Ram. It seems that they used Tamiya's Lee / Grant M3 suspension for their guide. They followed them a little too closely and included the same WRONG 6 -spoke roadwheels that come with those old kits (should be 5-spoke). Thank goodness for the parts box.

Happy Modelling and God Bless Robert

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M1abramsRules

Member since
June 2003

Posted by M1abramsRules on Friday, January 16, 2004 7:01 PM

well aren't you lucky Tongue [:P]

your PB is probably full of sherman parts? RIGHT???? Wink [;)]

[;D]

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shermanfreak

Member since
January 2003

Posted by shermanfreak on Friday, January 16, 2004 7:09 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by M1abramsRules

well aren't you lucky your PB is probably full of sherman parts? RIGHT???? [;D]

Most definitely !!! Big Smile [:D]

Happy Modelling and God Bless Robert

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, January 16, 2004 7:11 PM

If one of my parts boxes is 90% filled with Sherman Parts, then I figure Rogert has to have at least THREE Sherman Parts boxes!

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therriman

Member since
January 2003
From: Central MI

Posted by therriman on Friday, January 16, 2004 7:45 PM

Robert, is it too late for me to join the group build? I decided not to do a diorama on this kit. Being the first armor in 30 years I'd just be happy to get it together oob. Although I want to add an aftermarket barrel. Who makes a good one for the early M4 and where can I get it? Thanks.

Tim H. "If your alone and you meet a Zero, run like hell. Your outnumbered" Capt Joe Foss, Guadalcanal 1942 Real Trucks have 18 wheels. Anything less is just a Toy! I am in shape. Hey, Round is a shape! Reality is a concept not yet proven.

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shermanfreak

Member since
January 2003

Posted by shermanfreak on Friday, January 16, 2004 7:51 PM

Never too late Tim. Good to have you on board !!!

I take it you're building the Tamiya M4 kit, please correct me if Im wrong.

A very good 75mm barrel for this kit is made by Jordi Rubio. I use them all the time. As far as good suppliers in the states, maybe some of the other guys can give you a good source. If not, I'll give you a Canadian one that's very good.

Happy Modelling and God Bless Robert

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tigerman

Member since
March 2003
From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA

Posted by tigerman on Friday, January 16, 2004 8:13 PM

Thanks Latch, but I have enough going on right now, especially with the Panther build going. I have a Hellcat, but that was shot down to make for this build. I'm not going to buy a kit until i finish at least one. LOL

Eric

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shermanfreak

Member since
January 2003

Posted by shermanfreak on Friday, January 16, 2004 9:58 PM

Latch - you got mail

Happy Modelling and God Bless Robert

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