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Posted: Fri Oct 15, 2010 10:58 pm
by Robert E Morey
Hi Allan,
Thanks for the note. I agree one can go crazy with detail on these models, which is part of the fun. The Sherman may not have been a very good tank in some ways but the kit is really cool and deserves attention. I'm happy with the alloy deck, my only regret is I waisted too long debating on whether to make it or not!

The alloy deck allows for making easy access removable panels a snap vs the large heavy one piece steel top.
Posted: Sun Oct 17, 2010 7:27 pm
by Allan Richards
Robert,
I made the whole top of my Sherman removable with the top sides, so the hull is left the track level. This makes everything accessible, an essential thing I learnt from the Tiger where the whole top is also removable. I realise that the Sherman wasn't the best of tanks from a fighting and performance point of view but I suppose its main strength was its numbers. As the model goes I think its a really good build that can keep you busy for many months. The basic detail allows for hours of extra work, which to me adds a lot of value as I am one who enjoys going my own way when modelling. I look forward to seeing the completion of your model.
Posted: Sun Oct 17, 2010 9:38 pm
by Adrian Harris
Hi Allan.
Do you not use the panniers for holding things like the 4QDs ?
Or do your pannier bottoms stay with the lower hull ?
Adrian.
Posted: Fri Oct 22, 2010 10:53 pm
by Allan Richards
Adrian,
The panier bottoms stay with the lower hull and the 4QD's are mounted on them. There are two struts that go across the top of the lower hull to hold the panier bottoms firm and stop them drooping. The upper hull has clips to locate it on the edges of the panier bottoms and the only thing scuring the upper hull is the turret nut that stops the turret coming off as per the Tiger set up.
Posted: Sun Oct 24, 2010 12:57 am
by Robert E Morey
Posted: Sun Oct 24, 2010 4:41 pm
by Allan Richards
Robert,
I didn't realise that there was supposed to be a plank of wood between the uprights on the mud guards. I presume its for wading to keep the water from flowing up the front. I just thought that the flanges of metal were stiffners.
Posted: Mon Oct 25, 2010 2:41 am
by Robert E Morey
Allan,
The plank doesn't especially have to be there. It does make a handy shelf for piling ammo boxes and sandbags onto. I cannot take credit for it - resourceful GI's did it during the war. I added it as a "what if ". I'm debating on having the plank shelf or mounting some spare track in the front location on the glassis. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Regards,
Bob
Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2010 10:35 pm
by leesellars
Hello Bob
Leave the plank there. I think that the sherman looks better with all the ammo boxes and ration boxes on it. Have you got the book on the sherman by Hunnicut? If i manage to pick another Sherman up i would put wood planks down the side of the hull. Keep the Piccies comeing
Lee
Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2010 1:46 am
by Robert E Morey