German armor versus the Sherman

Panther 44

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May 2003
From: The Buckeye State

German armor versus the Sherman

Posted by Panther 44 on Saturday, June 26, 2004 4:22 PM

Hello All,
I hear so much about how popular German armor subjects are, that everyone does German armor. So my question is, if you had to model either German armor (all variants, tanks, SPG, half tracks etc.) or just the Sherman and it's variants ( no soft skins, half tracks, jeeps, etc) which do you choose?
These are the only two choices. If you choose the one you can't do the other.
I'm thinking the Sherman is more popular than I've been led to believe. So, pick your poison.
Don't let the user name fool you, the Sherman is ahead by one vote as of right now.
Regards,
Joe
P.S. Robert, you only get one vote.

Just remember, ignorance is no excuse for the law. - Moe

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, June 26, 2004 4:34 PM

German all the way..

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renarts

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April 2003
From: Sunny Florida

Posted by renarts on Saturday, June 26, 2004 4:37 PM

German

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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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, June 26, 2004 4:37 PM

if you had to model either German armor (all variants, tanks, SPG, half tracks etc.) or just the Sherman and it's variants ( no soft skins, half tracks, jeeps, etc) which do you choose

isnt that the way the shops are now

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shermanfreak

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January 2003

Posted by shermanfreak on Saturday, June 26, 2004 4:46 PM

Do I need to even vote. Approve [^]

Happy Modelling and God Bless Robert

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, June 26, 2004 5:36 PM

I don't understand. Why can't the alternative be to model all forms of US armour, or even better Allied armour?

If it were between Allied Armour and German armour, I'd go Allied. If it were just Shermans against all German, I'd go German.

But then again, we don't have to choose.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, June 26, 2004 5:37 PM

If I was a tank guy I would go german

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, June 26, 2004 5:45 PM

Panzer.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, June 26, 2004 6:04 PM

LOL

OD rules!!!!!

Big Smile [:D]

Later,

Hibrass

(Currently building a Tiger Mid and Planning a 251...!)

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M1abramsRules

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June 2003

Posted by M1abramsRules on Saturday, June 26, 2004 6:37 PM

allied all the way: sherman if that was the only choice given to me.

DOWN WITH GERMAN ARMOR!!!!!!!!

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Panther 44

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May 2003
From: The Buckeye State

Posted by Panther 44 on Saturday, June 26, 2004 6:56 PM

Looking to be 5-4 German at this point. Looks good for the Sherman. Not sure about Jon's comment. Looks like another Axis defeat in the making.

Just remember, ignorance is no excuse for the law. - Moe

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, June 26, 2004 7:05 PM

OK German
I couldnt do with out my Panthers and Kingtigers

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lizardqing

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July 2003
From: Dahlonega, Georgia

Posted by lizardqing on Saturday, June 26, 2004 7:06 PM

If that is all I could build , I would have to go German, just to many varients in looks, camo and things like that to keep it interestng.

Chris The Scale Firehouse The Lizard's Workshop

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RAF120

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March 2003
From: Exit 7a NJ Turnpike

Posted by RAF120 on Saturday, June 26, 2004 7:08 PM

[ ] German

[ X ] Sherman

Trevor Where am I going and why am I in this handbasket?

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, June 26, 2004 7:41 PM

Tiger takes all, but I still love the Sherman

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, June 26, 2004 8:13 PM

Well I will have to vote German.

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ga.retread

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December 2002
From: down South

Posted by ga.retread on Saturday, June 26, 2004 11:58 PM

Panzers are nice, but I have to vote Shermans all the way. [Even if their namesake did burn my hometown back in The Big War!]

"Shoot low boys, they're riding Shetland Ponies!" - Lewis Grizzard, revered Southern humorist

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kaleu

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February 2003
From: Racing capital of the world- Indy

Posted by kaleu on Sunday, June 27, 2004 12:03 AM

Since I have built both German and Shermans, I think I will go with.....Modern vehicles....

Erik "Don't fruit the beer." Newest model buys: More than I care to think about. It's time for a support group.

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rebelreenactor

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October 2003
From: Clovis, Calif

Posted by rebelreenactor on Sunday, June 27, 2004 12:35 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by kaleu

Since I have built both German and Shermans, I think I will go with.....Modern vehicles....

LOL!!!!!!!!!!!! Big Smile [:D]

That was a good one.

My vote....................

German.. they have some interesting stuff.

ga.retread- Let me guess, Atlanta Georgia. My cousin lives there.

John

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philp

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December 2002
From: USA

Posted by philp on Sunday, June 27, 2004 12:42 AM

Sherman (Israeli versions) Big Smile [:D]

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tigerman

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March 2003
From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA

Posted by tigerman on Sunday, June 27, 2004 12:47 AM

Guess? Dunkelgelb and Schwartzgrau rule!

Eric

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, June 27, 2004 1:23 AM

Auchtung Panzer!!!!!!! No way could I give up the Kitties.

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Panther 44

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May 2003
From: The Buckeye State

Posted by Panther 44 on Sunday, June 27, 2004 5:19 AM

Interesting, most interesting.
With all the variety of German armor against the "plain ol' Sherman", my count has it 12-7.
I'm thinking the Sherman is holding it's own pretty well. Not quite as well as I thought, but they may be a few more votes on the way.

Just remember, ignorance is no excuse for the law. - Moe

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, June 27, 2004 7:07 AM

German for me. I don't like Shermans as much as I like other allied tanks. And german stuff covers such a huge spectrum of subjects, and variety never spoils the broth. No. A stitch at night saves the spices of life. Different stuff makes you less bored, anyhow.

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roowalker

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April 2004
From: S.C. Beach

Posted by roowalker on Sunday, June 27, 2004 7:11 AM

Give me my Panzers every time! My very first armor model was the Revell
M4A1-E8 from the 50s,but I recovered quickly... Maybe if it was called the
"Longstreet" or the " Stonewall" I could appreciate it more???
I would build one, say if Trumpeter did 1in 1:16,but a steady diet??
Kinda like a Buffet Table with nothing but potato dishes .
I love the variety of shapes, sizes, colors w. German armor.