Sherman Based Madill Yarder

[dcrfan]

Reini78 has a build thread going on a Tamiya 1/48th Sherman.  This photo got me thinking (used with Reini78 permission) 

 

DSC_0010 by grimreaper110, on Flickr

 

You could use the hull and suspension to build a Canadian Madill highline logger as a 'swords to plowshares' build.  Madill used Sherman, Ram and later M48 chassis and suspensions as mobility platforms for their logging machinery.  

 

DSCN1226 by tankienz, on Flickr

 

Previously I had considered building it in 1/35th but it would have been a very large model but 1/48th would be much more manageable.  Madill  used both Sherman VVSS and HVSS suspension types, both are available in 1/48 from Tamiya.

 

I note there has been previous brief discussion on Madill at

 https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235042246-rmasg-sherman-v-fox/page/2/&tab=comments#comment-3118689

 

Edited February 9, 2020 by dcrfan
correct layout

[Bullbasket]

Good luck with the project. I was in contact a few years ago with Greg Buechler, and he showed me some photos of the Madill equipment that he had built. Truly amazing.

 

John.

[Kingsman]

I was also about to say to speak to Greg Buechler.  He seems to be something of an expert on Madill, as well as a certified Shermaholic.  Epic project idea, though.  Consequences for sanity uncertain..........