Sherman Firefly build. Kit number 25 of 25

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Sherman Firefly build. Kit number 25 of 25

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Started the build of 9 year old kit.
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Nice and neat and tidy build, looking forward to the next installment.
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Re: Sherman Firefly build. Kit number 25 of 25

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A bit more done.
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Re: Sherman Firefly build. Kit number 25 of 25

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A bit more done to the Firefly.

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Re: Sherman Firefly build. Kit number 25 of 25

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A "bit" more? Nearly finished! You turn em out fast Dennis. Looks great. Been a long time since one of these was build on forum.
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Re: Sherman Firefly build. Kit number 25 of 25

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Hi Bob,

Yes one of the advantages of being retired but still a lot more to do, I have now received missing track parts so there is a few hours of assembly there I think. Also all the electronics to design and fit as I am not using the original modules.

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One track built and fitted. 84 links.

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Re: Sherman Firefly build. Kit number 25 of 25

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Firefly up and running.

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Really nice Dennis. Ready for Tiger (hunting) season!
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Re: Sherman Firefly build. Kit number 25 of 25

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On show at the South West Model Show at Bovington Tank Museum. The owner has now added all the bits and pieces.

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