Axeman Posted July 1, 2019 Author Share Posted July 1, 2019 Replaced the top of the antenna mount with brass tube so I slide the antenna in later and do not have to try and glue it and make a mess. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axeman Posted July 7, 2019 Author Share Posted July 7, 2019 Did some more work yesterday. The turret is nearly finished. Just need to add cast texture, sighting on top of the turret, hatch handles and periscope covers and guards. Speaking of periscope guards I have two kinds, plastic ones (only two) and photo etch. I kind of like the plastic one, the photo etch seem too thin. Any thoughts? also did the inside of the commanders hatch. Found old drawings of the interior the metal barrel is too heavy and points down, I will have to try and glue it in place. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 awesomsouce !!.....harv 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 Looks really good. The plastic guards look good to me. Carl 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 If you pack the rear of the mantel with bluetac or similar, it stops the barrel droop and you never want barrel droop.... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axeman Posted July 7, 2019 Author Share Posted July 7, 2019 Great idea. I will try that Thanks! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axeman Posted July 22, 2019 Author Share Posted July 22, 2019 With the heat wave this weekend I spent some time working on the Sherman. Started putting on the pioneer tool tie downs and tool holders. Attached some of the tool supports so the tools can be removed and painted. Also started on the storage rack photo etch. Still have to added one side of the cleaning rod holders. Going to make the cleaning rods from brass tubbing. Felt good to get more done. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axeman Posted July 29, 2019 Author Share Posted July 29, 2019 Did some more soldering of the photo etch. Starting to get the hang of the process. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 Really nice and clean modelling, those tie downs are so small I sometimes struggle with multiple bends on something so minute. As you say practice is the best option...... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axeman Posted July 30, 2019 Author Share Posted July 30, 2019 I still have tie downs to go for the storage rack but thought I would hold off for now as I thought I would knock them off. I thought I would try a thin layer of epoxy putty on the bottom of the tie downs instead of super glue. Just something for a stronger bond. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axeman Posted August 10, 2019 Author Share Posted August 10, 2019 Got some great items from The New Tiger Models. First is the vision blocks, periscopes that fit inside which I can paint separate and the add to the hatch and the periscope guards. The resin parts fit together beautifully and the attachment point to the resin blocks support the piece but are almost paper thin and easy to remove. Also drill out holes so the hatches can move. You can see the temporary wire hold the hatch. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axeman Posted August 10, 2019 Author Share Posted August 10, 2019 Next is the 76mm gun breach assembly. Another The New Tiger Model item. The plan is to add more detail to the interior of the turret including scratch building the turret basket. I like having the hatches open but hate the empty space inside. So I will be adding some interior items. More to come. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 Those periscope guards are fab! Nice work! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axeman Posted August 24, 2019 Author Share Posted August 24, 2019 Started to do more of the interior with the transmission housing and differential. A few detail scratch built that did not come with the resin parts. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 Wow, great work !.......harv 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 Nice! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 Stunning, you’ll have to put some lights in the hull to highlight all this.......... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axeman Posted August 26, 2019 Author Share Posted August 26, 2019 The grey is resin parts from The New TMD. I like how close it is to the actual. See the production line photo. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axeman Posted September 9, 2019 Author Share Posted September 9, 2019 I don’t have any resin for the turret basket so I did some scratch building. Good start so far. Not sure if I will leave the ready ammo storage door open or closed. Had to do some research to confirm the M4A3 76mm turret floor configuration. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted September 9, 2019 Administrators Share Posted September 9, 2019 Phenomenal work so far! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axeman Posted October 21, 2019 Author Share Posted October 21, 2019 It has been a while but work has kept me busy the last month. Finally back at it. Did some interior work. Added storage on the sponson and storage and ammo storage (still need to add the doors). 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axeman Posted October 21, 2019 Author Share Posted October 21, 2019 Also built the auxiliary generator. Here is a picture of the real one. Need to work on the battery storage next to the generator, the engine fire wall and the the wet stowage and flooring above the ammo stowage. Lots more to do. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axeman Posted October 21, 2019 Author Share Posted October 21, 2019 The propeller shaft that connect the transmission and engine. Does anyone have a good picture of the attachment area by the engine wall below the oil cooler? I cannot tell from the picture I have if the area is hard material or soft/flexible. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 Wow, impressive work on you Sherman. Seeing yours being detailed superbly, I feel ashamed about starting mine oob . Cheers Rob 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 I agree with Rob, this Sherman’s going to be stunning...... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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