Jb65rams Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 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? 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbuoy Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 Looks a nice kit. Always thought these were very purposeful looking vehicles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jb65rams Posted March 18, 2023 Author Share Posted March 18, 2023 Sat down to watch the start of Milano-San Reno whilst assembling a few sub assemblies. 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. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 Nice start. Built this kit a few years ago, tracks were a pain but the rest went together well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jb65rams Posted March 25, 2023 Author Share Posted March 25, 2023 Been rummaging through the spares box for some stowage. The majority of sub-assemblies have been built up and give a black base coat. 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. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jb65rams Posted March 27, 2023 Author Share Posted March 27, 2023 Following an emergency delivery of olive drab I cracked on over the weekend. By the end of the weekend I had this. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jb65rams Posted April 2, 2023 Author Share Posted April 2, 2023 Spent today at the bench, whilst following the Ronde van Vlaandere on Eurosport. Made good progress. Hope to get finished before next weekend so I can start my F-8 and A-7. These GBs keep coming thick and fast. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jb65rams Posted April 7, 2023 Author Share Posted April 7, 2023 Calling this finished. 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. 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 What a great result on a fantastic looking machine, it wouldn't look out of place in an episode of Thunderbirds or painted orange and trundling it's way across the Arctic or Antarctic. 🇺🇦 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor L Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 Great job on an interesting and unusual kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jb65rams Posted April 16, 2023 Author Share Posted April 16, 2023 Gallery updated. Used a base I purchased off eBay. Photo with its little brother, the Hobby Boss 1/72 version. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Stuart Posted April 16, 2023 Share Posted April 16, 2023 Looks good JB, very smart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeroenS Posted April 16, 2023 Share Posted April 16, 2023 Great result, pretty cool looking machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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