M3talpig Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 עבודה יפה John ....looking every inch an Israeli combat veteran 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted November 9, 2020 Author Share Posted November 9, 2020 15 hours ago, Andy J said: Another cracking update John excellent detail work 👏 👌 8 hours ago, Longbow said: Great looking Sherman, John !! 2 hours ago, Jasper dog said: Great work John, almost looks as if you've done this sort of work before.... Atb Many thanks for the comments. The encouragement helps a lot.. This build is never going to be 100% accurate, as the items down the side (especially the stowage bins) are out of position to a certain degree. This is mainly to do with the fact that the jerry can holders are wider than those in the drawings, both the Dragon ones and the Eduard etched ones. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted November 9, 2020 Author Share Posted November 9, 2020 6 hours ago, M3talpig said: עבודה יפה John ....looking every inch an Israeli combat veteran Thanks Steve, and I like the "nice job" in Hebrew. Neat. John. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edjbartos Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 Really nice John, love the work you have done with the PE on the stowage boxes, really excellent... Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted November 10, 2020 Author Share Posted November 10, 2020 17 hours ago, edjbartos said: Really nice John, love the work you have done with the PE on the stowage boxes, really excellent... Ed Many thanks Ed. I must admit that PE is not my most favourite material. It's more of a necessary evil! John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 The detail additions on this one are stunning John. It's probably a way off yet, but can't wait to see some IDF paint on her! Terry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted November 10, 2020 Author Share Posted November 10, 2020 5 hours ago, Terry1954 said: The detail additions on this one are stunning John. It's probably a way off yet, but can't wait to see some IDF paint on her! Terry Thanks Terry. Much appreciated. As to paint, I'm thinking, I'll have it ready in time for Telford next year. Think of my building speed as being akin to the gestation period of an elephant🐘. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted November 11, 2020 Author Share Posted November 11, 2020 As the base kit is an M4A3, there are no grouser vents, so a rummage through my stash of cannibalised Shermans threw up a nice couple from the Dragon M51 kit, complete with retaining bolts and etched mesh. These tanks had the shovel attached to the side of the hull, and this one in particular, used a slightly different shovel, namely one with a T handle, as opposed to a D handle. So, once again, the Dragon kit came to my aid, and I reshaped the blade, and cut off the shaft. I attached a new shaft made from 40 thou rod. To give it a bit of strength, I drilled each piece with a .4mm bit and inserted a small piece of copper wire, before super gluing them together. New handle glued to the top. Two more jerry can holders in place, along with the shovel and bracket on the side of the hull made from card. Etched brass items are from the Eduard set. Just the pioneer tools and two stowage bins left, and then I can move onto the front of the tank. Thanks for looking. John. 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 Great work again John 👏 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 More great detail added, superb workmanship as always Stay safe Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted November 11, 2020 Author Share Posted November 11, 2020 3 hours ago, Andy J said: Great work again John 👏 👍 3 hours ago, Hamden said: More great detail added, superb workmanship as always Stay safe Roger Many thanks to both of you. Don't think that I'll get anything else done until the weekend as I'll be on my knees, tiling the utility floor. I can hear my back moaning even before I start. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartH Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 Exquisite detail on show there....top stuff 👏 You know your shovels! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted November 12, 2020 Author Share Posted November 12, 2020 17 hours ago, StuartH said: Exquisite detail on show there....top stuff 👏 You know your shovels! Much appreciated Stuart. Thanks a lot. John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edjbartos Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 Really nice John, your attention to detail is brilliant, looks good Ed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted November 12, 2020 Author Share Posted November 12, 2020 2 hours ago, edjbartos said: Really nice John, your attention to detail is brilliant, looks good Ed I appreciate your comments Ed. Thanks a lot. John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashlight Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 Hey John, this is just great detailing work - simply stunning! Stay safe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted November 13, 2020 Author Share Posted November 13, 2020 20 hours ago, flashlight said: Hey John, this is just great detailing work - simply stunning! Stay safe Thank you very much Nick. It's nice of you to say so. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted November 16, 2020 Author Share Posted November 16, 2020 Not a lot to show, as some of it is a duplicate of the other side. All of the pioneer tools added on the RHS, though in slightly different places to those on the original Easy 8s. I positioned them using the drawings in the book which doesn’t show a sledge hammer, but in one of the photo, it’s shown on the LHS of the upper hull. Two stowage bins added, complete with PE additions, and the final jerry can holder and fender extension supports. Sledge hammer added. I had to cut the handle off and glue it on the other side, as the PE bracket would have been in the wrong place. I may add some tie downs alongside the retaining straps by the tools, if I can summon up the enthusiasm. Then it'll be onto the front of the tank. As always, thanks for looking, and for any comments. John. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 37 minutes ago, Bullbasket said: Not a lot to show, as some of it is a duplicate of the other side. All of the pioneer tools added on the RHS, though in slightly different places to those on the original Easy 8s. I positioned them using the drawings in the book which doesn’t show a sledge hammer, but in one of the photo, it’s shown on the LHS of the upper hull. Two stowage bins added, complete with PE additions, and the final jerry can holder and fender extension supports. Sledge hammer added. I had to cut the handle off and glue it on the other side, as the PE bracket would have been in the wrong place. I may add some tie downs alongside the retaining straps by the tools, if I can summon up the enthusiasm. Then it'll be onto the front of the tank. As always, thanks for looking, and for any comments. John. Another cracking update John the details are superb 👌 🙂👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 15 minutes ago, Andy J said: Another cracking update John the details are superb 👌 🙂👍 What he just said! Looks suitably busy, with a little assistance from that pesky pe! Nice work John. Atb 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbow Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 Looks great John !! Wonderful detail !! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diablo rsv Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 Great work John, love your attention to detail. Wayne 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 What ALL those above said! Stay safe Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M3talpig Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted November 17, 2020 Author Share Posted November 17, 2020 13 hours ago, Andy J said: Another cracking update John the details are superb 👌 🙂👍 13 hours ago, Jasper dog said: What he just said! Looks suitably busy, with a little assistance from that pesky pe! Nice work John. Atb 13 hours ago, Longbow said: Looks great John !! Wonderful detail !! 12 hours ago, diablo rsv said: Great work John, love your attention to detail. Wayne 11 hours ago, Hamden said: What ALL those above said! Stay safe Roger 7 hours ago, M3talpig said: Thanks everyone for your comments. I really do appreciate them, and Darryl, you're right. PE!! Sheeesh! Nuf said. John. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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