Sherman tools

Dale jordan · Post by **Dale jordan** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 8:51 pm

I have now moved onto fixing out my Sherman with the tool sets . In this photo you can see I have used brass to make up new holders . Later I will add the nice photo etch buckels that I brought from armorpax with the 6mm webbing to belt down the tools ..

Dale jordan · Post by **Dale jordan** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 8:53 pm

I have moved the track tensioner spanner. from the rear plate to the rear engine Deck , plus I machined up the hex end holder out of alloy ..

Dale jordan · Post by **Dale jordan** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 9:09 pm

I'm a bucket fan . So I added a proper hook to the stowage rack for it.. Also in this photo you can see the factory fitted holder for the spanner still inplace on the rear plate .

Dale jordan · Post by **Dale jordan** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 9:11 pm

Adrian Harris · Post by **Adrian Harris** » Fri Dec 12, 2008 12:57 am

Excellent detailing Dale

I see you've also replaced the lifting eyes. You'll be able to pick the Sherman up by them now

Adrian.

Dale jordan · Post by **Dale jordan** » Fri Dec 12, 2008 4:39 am

I have just finished the shovel bracket !! This was a bit harder to build but it turn out OK..

Dale jordan · Post by **Dale jordan** » Fri Dec 12, 2008 4:40 am

Dale jordan · Post by **Dale jordan** » Fri Dec 12, 2008 4:41 am

I just need to add the welds now..

leesellars · Post by **leesellars** » Fri Dec 12, 2008 9:08 am

Hello Dale

Looking Fanstastic.

Lee

PS change the date on your Camera

simon_manning · Post by **simon_manning** » Fri Dec 12, 2008 6:15 pm

very nice ! quality photos,interesting to follow.

simon manning

Tim Bowman · Post by **Tim Bowman** » Fri Dec 12, 2008 9:43 pm

Beautiful work Dale as always.

Tim

Allan Richards · Post by **Allan Richards** » Sat Dec 13, 2008 1:32 pm

Great work Dale, this was one bit of the build I particulalarly liked doing. Are you going to make the fittings to take the tiedown straps?

Dale jordan · Post by **Dale jordan** » Sun Dec 14, 2008 7:00 am

Here you go Allan . The tie down straps . I used 6mm green webbing form one of my U.S figures tommy gun . Plus Dave Dibbs photo etch buckels ..

Dale jordan · Post by **Dale jordan** » Sun Dec 14, 2008 7:01 am

Dale jordan · Post by **Dale jordan** » Sun Dec 14, 2008 7:11 am

The Sherman as been a love hate relationship for me . The model is good from Armortek . I have made lots and lots of mod's but it still looked to ugley and plan Sherman like !!!! but now I have added the stowage rack and the tools are going on , it's starting to take shape . I could not be happer with my workmanship so thats good . I am looking foward to the PZIII and the king tiger . I have re boxed my PZIII and tape it up !! until I have finished my Serman . I will never have two models on the go at the same time agian . I think it better to start fresh .. Dale