RalphSarc Posted January 5 Author Posted January 5 On your mark….get set….go!!! Completed step 1 assembly of the lower hull of my Pershing build. Cheer me on…… I need the mojo, lol!!! 3
RalphSarc Posted January 5 Author Posted January 5 Completed step 2 modifying the lower hull. Removed 12 guide pins per the instructions and add tow hooks and exhaust to the rear bulkhead. 3
RalphSarc Posted January 5 Author Posted January 5 Completed step 3 assembling the front suspension and final gear casings. 3
RalphSarc Posted January 8 Author Posted January 8 Completed step 4 assembling the lower hull suspension arms. So far no fit issues other than a lot of suspension pieces. 3
RalphSarc Posted January 12 Author Posted January 12 As the front and rear suspension arms actually articulate step 5/6 involved some very small screws, springs and arms. 1
RalphSarc Posted January 12 Author Posted January 12 Yes it’s that time!!! Everyone’s favorite!!! Building road wheels, lol!!! 3
KevinM Posted January 12 Posted January 12 Ralph I started a Tamy 1/35 M4 Sherman with a long barrel not the firefly something else Sherman/long barrel I was in bought it with a couple other kits for my birthday.I was through like step #3/4 in no time such a Nice fit!suspension and wheels are coming up. 2
RalphSarc Posted January 12 Author Posted January 12 17 hours ago, KevinM said: Ralph I started a Tamy 1/35 M4 Sherman with a long barrel not the firefly something else Sherman/long barrel I was in bought it with a couple other kits for my birthday.I was through like step #3/4 in no time such a Nice fit!suspension and wheels are coming up. Yeah it’s hard to bet Tamiya’s engineering. Over the years I’ve built 50+ Tamiya kits and absolutely love them. Even the rubber tracks, lol!! Good luck with your M4 build. I just finished Tamiya’s 1/35 Easy Eight kit. Super great kit!! 3
KevinM Posted January 13 Posted January 13 4 hours ago, RalphSarc said: Good luck with you M4 build. I just finished Tamiya’s 1/5 Easy Eight kit. That kinda looks like mine I will be back in the shop tomorrow Ralph and get the box just think the M4 with a long barrel looks cool. 2
RalphSarc Posted January 13 Author Posted January 13 13 hours ago, KevinM said: That kinda looks like mine I will be back in the shop tomorrow Ralph and get the box just think the M4 with a long barrel looks cool. I agree. The Easy Eight is my favorite Sherman. 1
BlrwestSiR Posted January 13 Posted January 13 Nice progress there. I've been looking at Pershing kits and have been leaning towards the Super Pershing. I know Tamiya does one and HobbyBoss has a couple. 1 hour ago, RalphSarc said: I agree. The Easy Eight is my favorite Sherman. It's the Firefly for me. Especially the ones used by the Canadians covered with extra track for armour. Close second would be the Israeli M51 with its 105mm gun. 2
RalphSarc Posted January 14 Author Posted January 14 23 hours ago, BlrwestSiR said: Nice progress there. I've been looking at Pershing kits and have been leaning towards the Super Pershing. I know Tamiya does one and HobbyBoss has a couple. It's the Firefly for me. Especially the ones used by the Canadians covered with extra track for armour. Close second would be the Israeli M51 with its 105mm gun. I have Tamiya’s 1/35 IDF M51. I also built it years ago. Great kit! 2
RalphSarc Posted January 19 Author Posted January 19 On 1/15/2026 at 5:11 PM, KevinM said: Easy eight it is Ralph neat little kit. It’s a great kit.
RalphSarc Posted 7 hours ago Author Posted 7 hours ago First build of 2026 complete! Tamiya 1/35 US M26 Pershing (Medium Tank) 1 1
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