Shermanpalooza

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Shermanpalooza Jun 28, 2014 16:36:42 GMT -5 Grizzlea likes this

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Here you have the three stooges, All from Dragon. If you want a very accurate M4A2 Engine deck, then the Dragon Beutepanzer version of the Big Hatch M4A2 is the way to go. Of course for an early version the center deck fuel cap needs to be removed and a few bolt heads added which will be shown later. My madness has driven me to butcher three kits, of course the outcome will be worth it. The other is a small hatch M4 followed by the M4A4 which will become an M4A4T or an Egyptian M4A4 with the M4A2 engine deck. It all depends on if I can find the Heller AMX-13 for the FL-10 turret.

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If you want to try removing the engine decks yourself, I highly reccomend using a flat metal straightedge ruler and a No.11 X-Acto Blade to get clean straight cuts.

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One down, two to go!

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Shermanpalooza Jun 29, 2014 9:55:21 GMT -5

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Looking good Bob. I occasionally see those Heller AMX-13s at local shows. I'll keep an eye out. That'll look really interesting with the fl-10 turret. Were the Egyptian M4s armed with the 75 mm gun or the 90mm?

Looking forward to seeing it as it progresses.

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Shermanpalooza Jun 29, 2014 11:05:57 GMT -5

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Jun 29, 2014 9:55:21 GMT -5 wayneb said:

Looking good Bob. I occasionally see those Heller AMX-13s at local shows. I'll keep an eye out. That'll look really interesting with the fl-10 turret. Were the Egyptian M4s armed with the 75 mm gun or the 90mm?

Looking forward to seeing it as it progresses.

Thanks for the comments Wayne. Got a bid on an AMX-13 on EBay, hoping it all goes well. As far as I can tell by the majority of internet photos, the Egyptians used the 75mm gun but I could be wrong. The turret from the kit looks rough but with alittle TLC it will go just fine. Molding it for future projects will be a breeze.

Da Boss Administrator Posts: 24	Shermanpalooza Jul 2, 2014 6:51:59 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Da Boss on Jul 2, 2014 6:51:59 GMT -5 Oh well, wasn't paying attention and lost the Ebay auction. The search continues but in the meantime, there's still plenty to do!

Chris Grove Guest	Shermanpalooza Oct 22, 2014 16:22:31 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Chris Grove on Oct 22, 2014 16:22:31 GMT -5 AMX13 kit easily available direct from Heller. No need to do evilbay except possible lower price! Chris

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Shermanpalooza Nov 28, 2014 16:59:02 GMT -5

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Post by Chris Grove on Nov 28, 2014 16:59:02 GMT -5

Heller M4A2 (also available direct from Heller) is well reported on, and comes with lots of alternative parts for the spares box. Though it is true that the stamped wheels have six 'spokes' rather than the correct five. Am I a rivet counter? Well, not really, and most people will not notice the number of 'spokes' either!

Chris

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