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Armor/AFV: Allied - WWII
Armor and ground forces of the Allied forces during World War II.
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A Couple of Shermans almost ready for paint
terrybarrett
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North Carolina, United States
Joined: November 20, 2010
KitMaker: 195 posts
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Posted: Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 12:08 AM UTC
Hey Guys!

Haven't posted in a while, but have a couple of Tamiya M4s almost ready for paint, thought I would post some pics in all their naked glory first! I have also figured if I am to have a prayer of ever building through my stash, I need to get a move on, hence the twofer!

The following changes/upgrades:
Full interior, with Hull and turret cutouts on one, the other is all buttoned up (interior is masked for painting, will add more pics later.)
AFV Club indy links, Eduard P/E, Lion Roar Antenna masts, sliced hex stock and Grandt line bolts, replaced the backless Tamiya idlers, grab handles made with wire. Archer weld seams, sponson fillers from sheet styrene.

More to come, comments welcomed!

Thanks!
Terry

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ericadeane
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Joined: October 28, 2002
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Posted: Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 05:14 AM UTC
Thanks for posting. Can I make two suggestions for the M4 (unopened)? The turret pistol port should have its edges smoothed in with putty. Also, fill the gap above the bow MG where it meets the bottom of the add-on armor. I can provide pics if you need reference . Hope this helps
MadModeler
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Nova Scotia, Canada
Joined: July 26, 2012
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Posted: Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 11:35 PM UTC
The cut open one looks great. Can't wait to see the finished product.
flmlm7
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Posted: Sunday, July 31, 2016 - 08:14 PM UTC
Very nice work!

Regards
Mike
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