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                        ARMOR - Sherman Family Group Build

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                        Buddho
                        • Member since
                          March 2003
                        • From: Newport News VA
                        Posted by Buddho on Tuesday, February 24, 2004 11:30 PM
                        Great job Chris and Digger!
                        Just went to the group site....good stuff.

                        Regards, Dan

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                        GA.modelmaker
                        • Member since
                          November 2003
                        • From: savannah ga.
                        Posted by GA.modelmaker on Tuesday, February 24, 2004 11:36 PM
                        have problems on try to find something else to do digger? go over to ebay and get your self another sherman. thier is 4 pages listed under sherman.Big Smile [:D]Big Smile [:D]
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                        nmayhew
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Kent, England
                        Posted by nmayhew on Wednesday, February 25, 2004 12:00 AM
                        just checked the site out and it's coming along a treat!Smile [:)]
                        now for more questions...shermanfreak get ready!!Tongue [:P]
                        i'm doing the dragon firefly Vc and plan to do the northamptonshire yeomanry version, and am not sure whether or not it should have the mg position on the front glacis plate. the accurate armour upgrade shows pics of an upgraded model where both driver and and mg positions are protected by extra applique armour; the only thing is this would actually cover the mg port, and it looks like it's just gone in the pic but i can't tell.
                        bit stumped at the moment.Disapprove [V]
                        hope you or any of the guys out there can help.Smile [:)]
                        regards,
                        nick
                        Kind regards, Nicholas
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                        shermanfreak
                        • Member since
                          January 2003
                        Posted by shermanfreak on Wednesday, February 25, 2004 12:31 AM
                        Nick - the co-driver position was eliminated on Fireflies to increase the storage of ammunition for the 17 pounder. That also included the elimination of the bow machine gun position. It was covered over by a plate. The applique armour was applied to some but not all fireflies. This pic should help a bit.

                        Happy Modelling and God Bless Robert
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                        nmayhew
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Kent, England
                        Posted by nmayhew on Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:54 AM
                        excellent!Smile [:)] thanks so much shermanfreak!!Smile [:)]
                        that's what i had read, but was surprised to see the position "functional" in the dragon kit; it never ceases to disappoint how these kind of mistakes always crop up in what you'd consider a mainstream kit.Disapprove [V]
                        guess it's time to get out the sanding sticks tonight then!!Tongue [:P]
                        regards,
                        nick
                        Kind regards, Nicholas
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                        nmayhew
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Kent, England
                        Posted by nmayhew on Wednesday, February 25, 2004 6:58 AM
                        guys,
                        just found this site...probably a bit late for this build but may be worth it in future...the guys over on missing-lynx were literally queing up to buy stuff from this place!Smile [:)]
                        shermanfreak, it's gotta be for you!Wink [;)]
                        regards,
                        nick
                        Kind regards, Nicholas
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                        Build22
                        • Member since
                          May 2003
                        • From: Upstate NY
                        Posted by Build22 on Wednesday, February 25, 2004 7:09 AM

                        Looking good Digger Thumbs Up [tup] - two for the price of one


                        M1- great snow - Nice job Thumbs Up [tup]


                        Jim [IMG]
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, February 25, 2004 7:38 AM
                        nmayhew, yeah, sadly, there are almost always mistakes on even the best kits. That's why what you're doing, asking questions, is so important. It's like anything else, one answer results in another question! Also, like Robert stated, the stowage was increased in the Firefly, this means that instead of the bow gunner's seat, there was an ammo rack installed.... that pretty much explains all the extra steel track welded to the fronts of Fireflys! Lucky they had such a good weapon on board.

                        My final word on my engine compartment doors and covers. After a bit more research and finding more photos of radial engined Sherman types in original paint, I've come to these conclusions: Back deck covers: White inside .. EXCEPT the one over the air intake (under the turret bustle) which was OD. Back access doors... white inside.
                        I'd imagine the one over the air intake was OD because daily maintenance required oiling the clutch throw-out bearings. The rear overhang hid the back doors... I guess.

                        Ron
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, February 25, 2004 11:52 AM
                        hiya, gang !
                        looks like everyone's been busy, projects r getting finished left & right ...
                        i'm still plugging away at my M32 ARV, just uploaded 3 progress pix 2
                        ronusmc site, on pg. 18 of upload gallery.
                        if some nice person would post linx, i'd b grateful.... Big Smile [:D]
                        because i keep getting this :

                        Dead [xx(]Dead [xx(]Dead [xx(]

                        i've got the suspension & road wheels on
                        most of the interior work is done down in the fighting compartment & drivers area
                        still a long way 2 go, but i'm working on it ... slow & steady...
                        tell me what u think, folks !

                        frostySmile [:)]
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                        shermanfreak
                        • Member since
                          January 2003
                        Posted by shermanfreak on Wednesday, February 25, 2004 2:25 PM
                        Nick - not sure if I'd really consider it a mistake on DML's part or not. They just kill 2 birds with one stone and make the kit available to be used in M4A4 kits as well.
                        You also forgot to post the link to the site you're refering to .... but I'll go out on a limb and say you're talking about the Formations site.
                        Happy Modelling and God Bless Robert
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                        wipw
                        • Member since
                          January 2003
                        • From: Utah - USA
                        Posted by wipw on Wednesday, February 25, 2004 3:00 PM
                        QUOTE: but I'll go out on a limb and say you're talking about the Formations site.


                        I've read some good stuff about these guys. Anybody know of a supplier, preferably Stateside?
                        Bill ========================================================== DML M4A2 Red Army ========================================================== ========================================================== -- There is a fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness". (Author unknown)
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, February 25, 2004 3:18 PM
                        I was wondering if any of you guys may have a good photo of how the wading trunks were attached to a sherman. A friend of mine is getting his ref material together to start on a M4A3 Okinawa landing with the trunks and I was hoping to find something on here for him.

                        Thanks,
                        C. Bolick
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                        nmayhew
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Kent, England
                        Posted by nmayhew on Wednesday, February 25, 2004 3:53 PM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by shermanfreak

                        Nick - not sure if I'd really consider it a mistake on DML's part or not. They just kill 2 birds with one stone and make the kit available to be used in M4A4 kits as well.
                        You also forgot to post the link to the site you're refering to .... but I'll go out on a limb and say you're talking about the Formations site.


                        as one H Simpson might say, "DOH!!!"[:0]
                        Sign - With Stupid [#wstupid]
                        and yes the site is as you guessed!! (how did you know i wonder?Question [?]Wink [;)])
                        the link for those who haven't seen it before..

                        http://www.formationsmodels.com/

                        sorry about that guys.Smile [:)]

                        cabolick, hi and welcome to both the build and these forums in general....i'm sure shermanfreak or one of the guys will help you out...
                        Sign - Welcome [#welcome]
                        regards,
                        nick
                        Kind regards, Nicholas
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                        mark956
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: USA
                        Posted by mark956 on Wednesday, February 25, 2004 4:14 PM
                        Very nice!!! Digger and M1. Thanks for the teaser pictures Robert.
                        mark956
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                        Dwight Ta-ala
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Philippines
                        Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Wednesday, February 25, 2004 5:47 PM
                        Digger & M1: Great job guys. Went to the site and enjoyed the pics.

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                        shermanfreak
                        • Member since
                          January 2003
                        Posted by shermanfreak on Wednesday, February 25, 2004 6:29 PM
                        Bill - Formations product is only carried through their company I believe .... but since they're in the States, shouldn't be a problem. Their product is great according to everyone who has laid hands on some of it.

                        Cabolick - Welcome to FSM ..... I'll nose through some of my references and see if I can come up with anything.
                        Happy Modelling and God Bless Robert
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                        shermanfreak
                        • Member since
                          January 2003
                        Posted by shermanfreak on Wednesday, February 25, 2004 6:33 PM
                        Here's Frosty's pics of her TRV in progress







                        Looking great Frosty !!!!!!!
                        Happy Modelling and God Bless Robert
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, February 25, 2004 6:39 PM
                        Hey Gang all those shermies are looking good. My progress slowed down a little due to a busy weekend and getting sick. but I think I am almost done. I know,,, I know I said that about a week or 2 ago but this time I really believe I am. Should have post soon.

                        Oh one quick Question for who ever can answer it. How did the tankers attach equipment to the turret? I realize that they most likely tied it with rope or maybe even commo wire. I geuss what my true question is is What would you people reccomend for putting stuff like rucks and helmets on the sides of the turret? the directions just basically say glue them but I really dont want to do it that way. Doesn't seem very realistic.
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                        Dwight Ta-ala
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Philippines
                        Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Wednesday, February 25, 2004 7:03 PM
                        Forsty,

                        Sorry but I don't know the scale of your kit. 1/72 or 1/35? Anyway it is looling great.

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                        shermanfreak
                        • Member since
                          January 2003
                        Posted by shermanfreak on Wednesday, February 25, 2004 7:35 PM
                        Frosty's kit is 1/72 ... which makes her build even more incredible.

                        Rich - you have just about answered your own questions ... they were tied on with ropes, wire, or hung by straps. Most Shermans have a few tie down points located on the turret or some tankers even welded a piece of rod on here and there to tie things to.
                        Happy Modelling and God Bless Robert
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                        Dwight Ta-ala
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Philippines
                        Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Wednesday, February 25, 2004 7:38 PM
                        1/72? Wow. That's really amazing, Sherm.

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                        RAF120
                        • Member since
                          March 2003
                        • From: Exit 7a NJ Turnpike
                        Posted by RAF120 on Wednesday, February 25, 2004 7:58 PM
                        Chris your M10 with Audie Murphy looks great. I see you got his carbine on the back but I didn't see a field phone. Did you get one in there and I just missed seeing it? The snow looks excellent tell me again how you did it. ( I'm to lazy to go back and look )

                        Digger your Firefly looks good and you did it in record time I think.

                        Frosty what can I say but WOW you've got a lot of nice detail in such a small package, good job.

                        Update: As soon as I put on an antenna and find someone to take some pics ( looks like that will happen on Mar 5th ) I'm done.
                        Trevor Where am I going and why am I in this handbasket?
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, February 25, 2004 9:11 PM
                        Well, here's my latest update. I've been out of town for about a week, so this has been my first chance to catchup.

                        Everybodies Sherman's are looking great!

                        Good Job Frosty on the Braille Scale interior!

                        I'm having to scratch the catwalks. This along with having to be out of town for work caused a slight slow-down. Here is the progress so far....



                        Here's another:



                        As always, constructive comments are welcome and wanted.
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                        Dwight Ta-ala
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Philippines
                        Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Wednesday, February 25, 2004 9:13 PM
                        Keeps getting better, latch.

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                        M1abramsRules
                        • Member since
                          June 2003
                        Posted by M1abramsRules on Wednesday, February 25, 2004 9:34 PM
                        woops!!! I did forget the field telly. I'll have to get one in there!! thanks Trevor!!! I think there is one in the tamiya set of figures too.
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                        M1abramsRules
                        • Member since
                          June 2003
                        Posted by M1abramsRules on Wednesday, February 25, 2004 9:35 PM
                        oh the snow is hairspray and baking soda.

                        I got a smoke generator on order at the LHS for this build.
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, February 26, 2004 1:16 AM
                        Looking great guys and gals!

                        Asssembly is mostly complete but i'm waiting for something I forgot to order. Blush [:I]
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                        shermanfreak
                        • Member since
                          January 2003
                        Posted by shermanfreak on Thursday, February 26, 2004 7:36 AM
                        Latch - I only have one comment ..... I want a BARV (in my whiniest voice).

                        Trevor and Derek - looking forward to seeing the finished Shermies !!!


                        Happy Modelling and God Bless Robert
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, February 26, 2004 7:46 AM
                        Frosty! Looks really fine! I'm amazed at what you can do in such a small scale.. put that thing in the MOMA! Just one easy suggestion (before sending it to the MOMA) paint the fighting compartment floor and tool boxes gray or OD... I think they were gray oringinally... may be wrong. Again, very, very nice!

                        Latch... I want a BARV too! That is tooooo cool! I have to get to Beltring to see the real thing one of these years.

                        Took a look at the site... Wow! Robert, great work!

                        Haven't had a chance to work for the past few days or so... maybe Saturday!

                        Ron
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:23 AM
                        Robert:
                        thanx 4 linking my pix, & 4 ur comments !

                        DT:
                        this is the italeri m1 kit in 1/72... there is another one of these kits in the group build which looks really good built pretty much oob.
                        since u have a m32 kit in 1/35, u have an idea of how much work i have ahead !
                        still gotta scratchbuild a turret, for starters...
                        well, 'one bird at a time' will eventually get it finished (i hope) !

                        DT, RAF, latch & Ron P.:
                        thanx ever so much 4 ur kind words !
                        it makes me want 2 work harder when i see the kind of modeling u guys r doing !

                        frostySmile [:)]
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