Armortek

Thanks Bob I thought so . I replaced all bolts to SS on my other models plus use Nyloc nuts . I did use steel bolts on engine mount etc ...

Test photo Recessed the gun mount today I'm using Andy's hobbies 1/16 scale easy eight as a builders model and noticed around the machine gun mount was a circular weld which is under the rain cover mount I've just added today as well . In the photo below Dale

I'm looking at fixing the top decks down permanently and cutting the engine deck out to lift off like the real Sherman . Which I did on my old sherman Dale

The hull is all tighten up now , so I started on the hull fake welds today . Next job will be the engine deck bulkhead I'm going to cut out the flat part of the deck the same as the real Sherman Dale

Lovely neat job there. Looking forward to seeing the top deck mods.
Regards Dave.

Looking good Dale. Good progress.
Bob

Sherman Build has been very slow lately ! settling into new house . Time for modelling going my way now . I'm making up a template for centre bulkhead right angle to deck sides looks like enough room for batteries so far , the engine deck will removable , same as real machine . I've finished the lower hull so far I like to have all the basic hull and deck work done first before the running gear and detail parts A lot different to building a german tank . Dale

Excellent idea Dale, really looking forward to seeing this evolve.
Regards,
Dave.

Metal work done , just test fitting so far . I cut up the Armortek rear deck to make the side rear fillets , later I will make a new centre deck with added detail . looks like I still have good access for the motion packs Dale