1/6th scale Early Production M4 Sherman

I applied the tank's pattern and markings. All markings are hand painted. The model is ready for the next step.

Excelent! Great work armorguy. Great work on the camo.

Is "Dynamite" a custom marking or of this actual tank?

The tank weathering was completed, the fire extinguisher box handles, and grease fittings were all painted red, the tail lights were painted along with the insulator for the MP-48 aerial base. 

The mirrors were installed into their frames. As a side note, the side view mirrors were used for transport driving. These parts would be prone to damage so when in battle these would be stored in side the vehicle.

On the tank's copula I installed a Panzerwerk periscope and periscope mount. To fit the periscope mount I had to modify the stock panzerwerk piece. To make the part fit I simply removed the base plate and installed.

The other periscopes were also painted and installed.

A panzerwerk Bow 30. cal and 30.cal barrel was added.

The tank's tracks were also assembled and installed. The original Viper came with a set of Plastic T48 Rubber chevron tracks. The problem with these tracks was that they were very inaccurate. The track teeth were molded into the track pad, and the inner portion of the track pad had a large channel molded into them. On top of that the plastic material that they were made of was brittle. In their place I used a set of Panzerwerk ABS plastic T-48 tracks. These links are far superior to the kit supplied tracks and are worth every penny! The tracks come with the end corner Duck Bill connector.

A small angle is molded into the tooth. For added track flexibility these angles were removed.

The tracks have a nice articulation and the tank rolls very niclely.

The last of the parts were added and the tank is now finished. To quote Queen "Another one Bites the Dust!".  Over the weekend I'll be shooting an out door dio, and make the tank's gallery webpage. Once the gallery is complete it is off to the next one  ;)  

The tank's Tools and "funiture" were built and completed.

I have added to the product line a Set of US AFV tools. I have had these tools since I built the M10, but I never got around to adding them to the website. http://www.eastcoastarmory.com/ustankparts.htm

The tank's gas caps were machined out of aluminum, and their retaining chains were added.

Chain was also added to the tow Hitch and the tow hitch mount.

For the tank's AA 50.cal I used the Dragon 1/6th scale Plastic 50.cal kit. The kit is an excellent detailed 50.cal. The kit also goes together very nicely, but needed very few enhancements.

The gun has a functional bolt and charging handle, but a spring was added to make the bolt return.

The gun's barrel has sveral notched molded into onto the ring. Due to the way the parts were molded the notches are absent on two sides of the ring. So the two notches were added to the ring.

The gun's top ammo hatch is functional that has two molded notches. These notches are too small and the plate is held in place, but the door tends to fall out. To fix this I drilled out the notches and used a small wire brad to hold the plate on keeping it's functionality.

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For the Gun Cradle, I used the Armorpax white metal kit. The Armorpax kit is also a very nice add-on. To make the cradle pivot I used two micro slot screws that were screwed into the guns pivot points.

The gun comes with a nicely detailed ammo belt, but the problem is that the ammo Belt is made out of ridged styrene, and is not flexible. DS styrene would have been a better choice for the ammo belt material. The kit also comes with a nice ammo box, but the ammo box is not for WWII. The Kit's tripod is also excellent, but is not going to be used on this model.

For the ammo I used a DID cloth and brass ammo belt. The 50.cal shell casing were left natural brass, and bullet heads were painted copper and tracers were added to every 5th round.   

I really like that sherman! And those are some great looking armor pieces!

Great build.

WOW!  Damn, this is so sick!  Wish I'd have your skill and dedication to build those 1/6th scale models.  Now you have made me wonder how many you have built so far.  I recall you have Puma & Jadtiger from your recent forums or something like that. 

What tank are you planning to build next?  It is always a pleasure following your process.

In my personal collection I have about 20 1/6th scale tanks with more on the drawing board. you can see my full collection here  http://www.eastcoastarmory.com/battlezone.htm . As for my next tank it will be an M3 Lee. here is a sneak peek

The tank's gallery webpage is completed, and I have all of the diorama images posted.
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Dude, just tell us the truth....

You and Wayne Szalinski got together, and you plan on being shrunk to 1/6th of your size.

This is just Amazing!!!!