Barry Posted March 24, 2021 Posted March 24, 2021 I'm in with a WOW!! You have some fantastic detail work going on. Barry 3
Axeman Posted March 25, 2021 Author Posted March 25, 2021 Small update. Created a stand for the turret so as I attach the basket it will not roll all over. Also started the wiring. Tim 7
DocRob Posted March 25, 2021 Posted March 25, 2021 Impressive work, all around. I love the detailing, where the PE is looking like the real deal. Cheers Rob 6
CrankyCrafstman Posted March 28, 2021 Posted March 28, 2021 You sir are doing some AMAZING WORK!!! Fantastic scratch building skills. Ron G 4
Axeman Posted March 29, 2021 Author Posted March 29, 2021 More work on the turret interior this week. Put the turret together. Adding some bolts to the seat base. Wiring to the radio terminal box with additional wiring to come. The bottom of the turret just did not look good as it can be removed to see the interior, and the bottom of the turret floor will be visible. Removed the molded in portion of the collector ring, added a scratch built ring, put a new floor for the bottom of the 6 round ammo storage, filled in the open portion below the gun firing box and added wiring to the new collector ring. The actual photo of the collector ring box and attached wiring shows how the wiring is connected. Even though this is the interior of an M26 this type of collector ring was also used in the M4A3. That is it for now. Tim 8 1
Kaireckstadt Posted March 29, 2021 Posted March 29, 2021 1 hour ago, Axeman said: More work on the turret interior this week. Put the turret together. Adding some bolts to the seat base. Wiring to the radio terminal box with additional wiring to come. The bottom of the turret just did not look good as it can be removed to see the interior, and the bottom of the turret floor will be visible. Removed the molded in portion of the collector ring, added a scratch built ring, put a new floor for the bottom of the 6 round ammo storage, filled in the open portion below the gun firing box and added wiring to the new collector ring. The actual photo of the collector ring box and attached wiring shows how the wiring is connected. Even though this is the interior of an M26 this type of collector ring was also used in the M4A3. That is it for now. Tim Great work with stunning results! Looks absolutely awesome! 4
Peterpools Posted April 2, 2021 Posted April 2, 2021 Turret interior looks fantastic. Keep 'em comin Peter 4
CrankyCrafstman Posted April 3, 2021 Posted April 3, 2021 WATCH IT! there's someone driving off in your tank...I mean holy c^$p this is just beyond amazing! Ron G 4
Axeman Posted April 3, 2021 Author Posted April 3, 2021 A few more things added to the turret interior. Finished the wiring in the back. Added the commanders seat and the loader seat. Add the pin and chain for the securing of the seat. Added attachment points for more cabling to the traverse mechanism and finally the latches on the ready ammo storage. There is also one on the other side. The one thing I am trying to figure out is the cabling from the manual firing pedal (pedal is located on the left corner of the turret floor and has a hole drilled on top) where in the bottom of the gun does it go to. I cannot find a good picture of it. I will keep searching. Tim 5 1
Axeman Posted April 3, 2021 Author Posted April 3, 2021 Thank you for the encouragement. Not much work today and tomorrow afternoon. Taking my son out to dinner for his 21st birthday. I might get a little more done Sunday night. Fingers crossed. Tim 6
Kaireckstadt Posted April 3, 2021 Posted April 3, 2021 2 hours ago, Axeman said: A few more things added to the turret interior. Finished the wiring in the back. Added the commanders seat and the loader seat. Add the pin and chain for the securing of the seat. Added attachment points for more cabling to the traverse mechanism and finally the latches on the ready ammo storage. There is also one on the other side. The one thing I am trying to figure out is the cabling from the manual firing pedal (pedal is located on the left corner of the turret floor and has a hole drilled on top) where in the bottom of the gun does it go to. I cannot find a good picture of it. I will keep searching. Tim Tim you are the uncrowned king of superdetailing. Awesome work! I love it (although I‘m no tank-builder). 4
Axeman Posted April 3, 2021 Author Posted April 3, 2021 I got one of the last wing nut wings from Andy’s Hobby Headquarters last October. I have never built one and I am looking forward to it. Tim 4
One-Oh-Four Posted April 4, 2021 Posted April 4, 2021 Hey Tim, what sources are you using for the detailing of this kit? 3
Bomber_County Posted April 4, 2021 Posted April 4, 2021 Tim, sublime detailing and patience, this build is going to be epic.... 3
Axeman Posted April 4, 2021 Author Posted April 4, 2021 I have one book, History of the American Medium Tank, more importantly the M4A3 Medium Tank Technical Manual TM 9-759 along with about a ream worth of print outs from the internet. The Technical manual has the most from wiring to fuel line Restoration of tanks are good references. Tim 5 1
Axeman Posted April 12, 2021 Author Posted April 12, 2021 More work this week. Finished the hydraulic lines around the traverse mechanism. I was not sure where the cable from the manual firing pedal went to, so I decided to put the gun mount together and maybe I could find where it leads to (I think I found it). Pictures are of the gun mount assembled as well as the underside and with parts disassembled for easy painting. Added a plate at the bottom of the counter weights to the recoil guards as the actual photos show this. It is a good thing as the bottom of the counter weights was not pretty. Added detail to the telescope. That is it for this week. Tim 5
Kaireckstadt Posted April 12, 2021 Posted April 12, 2021 15 hours ago, Axeman said: More work this week. Finished the hydraulic lines around the traverse mechanism. I was not sure where the cable from the manual firing pedal went to, so I decided to put the gun mount together and maybe I could find where it leads to (I think I found it). Pictures are of the gun mount assembled as well as the underside and with parts disassembled for easy painting. Added a plate at the bottom of the counter weights to the recoil guards as the actual photos show this. It is a good thing as the bottom of the counter weights was not pretty. Added detail to the telescope. That is it for this week. Tim Stunnig Details! Beautifully done! 2
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