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Hi I recently purchased a second hand original Sherman kit that had been partially built and never finished. I have stripped it down and have started refurbishing it for a gradual rebuild over the next few months. I am converting the body so that it is removable in exactly the same way as the Tamiya Sherman to make access to the internals very easy.

Good to see you've got a proper kit at last !!!!!

Dennis.

Hi all I have been working on the chassis and running gear. Inside sprayed white and motors added.Before I secure the output gear cover how much grease should I apply? Does it just need to be a small smear or packed inside? The body all filled and ready to be rubbed down over the next few days.
Thanks,
Mark

Mark your Sherm is looking good. The gear cases don't really need any grease, but a little on the teeth of the big gear won't hurt. I wouldn't pack it full, the grease and oil will separate and the oil will leak out of all seams. It looks realistic but is a dust and dirt magnet. I learned the hard way.
Bob

Hi I have a problem in that the track ends are catching the bolt heads on the return roller fixings. Anyone else had this problem and what is the fix?
Thanks,
Mark

Hi Mark
Counter sink the hole and use a CSK SKT fastener
Cheers David

As David says, but I also filed the return roller axle down so that it was level with the top of the pillow block.

Adrian.

To Parrot David and Adrian, the countersinking works very well.

Hi more progress on the Sherman re-build. I countersunk the return roller axle fixing screws and this resolved the track horn clearnace problem. Some more pictures on the build follow. The electrics are going in, some temporary as I am waiting for a Benedini sound unit. The body and turret have been etch primed ready for finishing details to be applied. I need to get some speakers - any advice as to the best type and size and how to mount them?
Thanks,
Mark

Hi Mark

Looking good! Nice to see another Sherman.

kind regards
Tim

Good progress Mark

I've been very impressed with the Tannoy ones Armortek are supplying.

One should fit either side of the smoke module, at the back.

Adrian.

Hi Adrian do you know what the part number is for the Tannoy speakers that Armortek use?
Thanks,
Mark

I think they are Tannoy SFX 5.1 satellite speakers.

They make black and silver versions.

Adrian.

Hi just finished building and etch priming the turret and body. Most of the electrics now installed in the chassis.

Some more progress on the re-build. Hatch handles and welds added plus other minor details.
Thanks,
Mark