Sherman re-build

[Mark Russell]

Hi I recently purchased a second hand original Sherman kit that had been partially built and never finished. I have stripped it down and have started refurbishing it for a gradual rebuild over the next few months. I am converting the body so that it is removable in exactly the same way as the Tamiya Sherman to make access to the internals very easy.

[Dennis Jones]

Good to see you've got a proper kit at last !!!!!

Dennis.

[Mark Russell]

Hi all I have been working on the chassis and running gear. Inside sprayed white and motors added.Before I secure the output gear cover how much grease should I apply? Does it just need to be a small smear or packed inside?

The body all filled and ready to be rubbed down over the next few days.
Thanks,
Mark

[Robert E Morey]

Mark your Sherm is looking good. The gear cases don't really need any grease, but a little on the teeth of the big gear won't hurt. I wouldn't pack it full, the grease and oil will separate and the oil will leak out of all seams. It looks realistic but is a dust and dirt magnet. I learned the hard way.
Bob

[Mark Russell]

Hi I have a problem in that the track ends are catching the bolt heads on the return roller fixings. Anyone else had this problem and what is the fix?
Thanks,
Mark

[David Brady]

Hi Mark
Counter sink the hole and use a CSK SKT fastener
Cheers David

[Adrian Harris]

As David says, but I also filed the return roller axle down so that it was level with the top of the pillow block.

Adrian.

[John Grima]

To Parrot David and Adrian, the countersinking works very well.

[Mark Russell]

Hi more progress on the Sherman re-build. I countersunk the return roller axle fixing screws and this resolved the track horn clearnace problem. Some more pictures on the build follow. The electrics are going in, some temporary as I am waiting for a Benedini sound unit. The body and turret have been etch primed ready for finishing details to be applied. I need to get some speakers - any advice as to the best type and size and how to mount them?
Thanks,
Mark

[Tim Bowman]

Hi Mark

Looking good! Nice to see another Sherman.

kind regards
Tim

[Adrian Harris]

Good progress Mark

I've been very impressed with the Tannoy ones Armortek are supplying.

One should fit either side of the smoke module, at the back.

Adrian.

[Mark Russell]

Hi Adrian do you know what the part number is for the Tannoy speakers that Armortek use?
Thanks,
Mark

[Adrian Harris]

I think they are Tannoy SFX 5.1 satellite speakers.

They make black and silver versions.

Adrian.

[Mark Russell]

Hi just finished building and etch priming the turret and body. Most of the electrics now installed in the chassis.

[Mark Russell]

Some more progress on the re-build. Hatch handles and welds added plus other minor details.
Thanks,
Mark