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M4 High Speed Tractor ++Finished++


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High Speed Tractor

 

The M4 High-Speed Tractor was an artillery tractor used by the USArmy during the 2nd World War.

 

The tractor used M4 Sherman tracks, roadwheels and drive sprocket. Two main variants were produced, one to tow a 90mm anti-aircraft gun (approx 2400 built) and the other to tow a 155mm gun or 8-inch howitzer (approx 3000 built)

 

The rear passenger compartment carried the gun crew and other equipment and ammunition carried at the rear.
 

I will be building this out of the box. That begs the question, what’s in the box?

M4 High Speed Tractor

 

M4 High Speed Tractor

 

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Sat down to watch the start of Milano-San Reno whilst assembling a few sub assemblies.

M4 High Speed Tractor

 

Not visible in the  photo but I have attached some self adhesive wheel weights in the chassis. I like my armour to have a bit of weight, especially when

using rubber band tracks, think it helps it sit better.

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Been rummaging through the spares box for some stowage.

M4 High Speed Tractor

 

The majority of sub-assemblies have been built up and give a black base coat.

M4 High Speed Tractor

 

Discovered I am out of olive drab, so waiting for a delivery.

 

Finally given the engine a quick dry bushing, won’t be that visible behind a pe grill.

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Spent today at the bench, whilst following the Ronde van Vlaandere on Eurosport. Made good progress.

 

M4 High Speed Tractor

 

M4 High Speed Tractor

 

Hope to get finished before next weekend so I can start my F-8 and A-7. These GBs keep coming thick and fast.

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Calling this finished.

 

M4 High Speed Tractor

 

M4 High Speed Tractor

 

M4 High Speed Tractor


Reasonably happy how this came out for a quick build. Something a little different in my growing armour collection.

 

Will look to take some better pictures for the gallery in the coming week.

 

Thanks for a great GB, can sit back and enjoy following the rest of the builds.

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  • Jb65rams changed the title to M4 High Speed Tractor ++Finished++

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