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Sherman tools
Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2008 8:51 pm
by Dale jordan
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 ..

Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2008 8:53 pm
by Dale jordan
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 ..

Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2008 9:09 pm
by Dale jordan
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 .

Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2008 9:11 pm
by Dale jordan
Posted: Fri Dec 12, 2008 12:57 am
by Adrian Harris
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.
Posted: Fri Dec 12, 2008 4:39 am
by Dale jordan
I have just finished the shovel bracket !! This was a bit harder to build but it turn out OK..

Posted: Fri Dec 12, 2008 4:40 am
by Dale jordan
Posted: Fri Dec 12, 2008 4:41 am
by Dale jordan
I just need to add the welds now..

Posted: Fri Dec 12, 2008 9:08 am
by leesellars
Hello Dale
Looking Fanstastic.
Lee
PS change the date on your Camera

Posted: Fri Dec 12, 2008 6:15 pm
by simon_manning
very nice ! quality photos,interesting to follow.
simon manning
Posted: Fri Dec 12, 2008 9:43 pm
by Tim Bowman
Beautiful work Dale as always.
Tim
Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2008 1:32 pm
by Allan Richards
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?
Posted: Sun Dec 14, 2008 7:00 am
by Dale jordan
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 ..

Posted: Sun Dec 14, 2008 7:01 am
by Dale jordan
Posted: Sun Dec 14, 2008 7:11 am
by Dale jordan
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
