M4A3E8 W-HVSS Sherman easy eight 1:16 sherman build

[sapper23]

Decided to start on this model will be building it as a Korean war variant. Is a nice kit so far. Will update as I go.

Oh! Happy Holidays all!

 

[kevin]

Instantly reminded me of this tank I saw at the American Heritage Museum in Hudson, Mass.

 

[sapper23]

Instantly reminded me of this tank I saw at the American Heritage Museum in Huson, Mass.
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You got more pictures of that one??? Awesome and crazy!

 

[kevin]

Unfortunately no, I wish I took more. Probably see it again at some time, it's only a couple hours drive one way.

 

[sapper23]

Unfortunately no, I wish I took more. Probably see it again at some time, it's only a couple hours drive one way.

Yeah worth the trip for sure.

 

[Edbert]

You got more pictures of that one??? Awesome and crazy!

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1HjLvQSZHT/

 

[BarleyBop]

more pictures

Download the image and do a Google Lens image search... I just tried it and got lots of hits!

 

[sapper23]

Making progress here should join halves today hopefully. There are some things with this model that need to be written up and some fitment issues that I will point out at end of build.

 

[mustang1989]

These larger scale beauties are just poppin' up all over the place. Great start on this one @sapper23.

 

[Ron2]

Decided to start on this model will be building it as a Korean war variant. Is a nice kit so far. Will update as I go.

Oh! Happy Holidays all!
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I picked up the 1/61 m10 from Andy's. Does yours have the individual track links?

 

[sapper23]

I picked up the 1/61 m10 from Andy's. Does yours have the individual track links?

Yes it doas.... I have the m10, m8 moter carriage, the us half-track, the German half-track, the m113 and another tiger in 1/16 to build still....

 

[sapper23]

Also with this model I have a 1/35 full interior Sherman to put next to it for display purposes ..... I won't build that one right away though.

 

[Ron2]

Yes it doas.... I have the m10, m8 moter carriage, the us half-track, the German half-track, the m113 and another tiger in 1/16 to build still....

I've not done individual track links yet. Probably going to wait a bit before tackling mine.

 

[sapper23]

I've not done individual track links yet. Probably going to wait a bit before tackling mine.

This one has like a little jig with it to use. Would not be surprised if the other ones o too... My plan is just to do as I watch some TV or something.

 

[mustang1989]

I've not done individual track links yet. Probably going to wait a bit before tackling mine.

You're gonna LOVE some of the stuff that's out there now Ron. I just got through building the 1/35 Panzerwerks tracks for my Panther and they were a complete breeze. No glue because the pins just slid in and locked resulting in fully workable tracks with a natural sag.

 

[sapper23]

Got the halves together today.... Also started on the upper portion of turret and gun. It will have a partial interior with complete guns and seats.

I need to make some decisions on if I want to scratch some. I found a radio set for the interior aftermarket so need to consider that. Need to make decisions on what hatch's and things like that to have open...

 

[Ron2]

Wow is that big. Makes me want to start mine!

 

[sapper23]

Yeah defo not small

 

[sapper23]

I got some turret work done, some color laid down and decisions made, going to stick with kit and use other model too show interior more but, will do some on this.

I also used a new product I bought that sees to work well on parascope glass. Need to detail interior when done here then ove onto main tank....

 

[BarleyBop]

turret work done

Wow... detail on these big boys really amazing.

 

[wjbrandel]

I use the same liquid mask. It's good stuff

 

[sapper23]

Just have the machine gun to throw in there otherwise interior is good to go... Main gun detailed, seats in so on... A few pics to show. You can actually see more than in pics but thought would give a few.

 

[Pantherman]

Decided to start on this model will be building it as a Korean war variant. Is a nice kit so far. Will update as I go.

Oh! Happy Holidays all!
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That's gonna be a monster. Have fun. Pantherman

 

[sapper23]

I wanted to add the metal barrel to the turret but had to go other way because the barrel would make the canvas top not be able to sit right. It will have to be plastic and will basically be in a set position to get the skirting on right.

 

[mustang1989]

Wow... detail on these big boys really amazing.

There's definitely a lot to 'em alright.

Progressing well on this one @sapper23 .

 

[sapper23]

Got some paint laid down today... And turret work almost done....

 

[BarleyBop]

...shocked every time I come back and see the size of that thing. Turret looking dangerous!

 

[sapper23]

...shocked every time I come back and see the size of that thing. Turret looking dangerous!

Yeah not small but worth the time. Gotta do more road wheels and track still but, will get it.

 

[GCB]

Nice job...and I guess you will have to build the tracks piece per piece (and this is why I avoid tanks).

 

[sapper23]

Nice job...and I guess you will have to build the tracks piece per piece (and this is why I avoid tanks).

Not that bad just sit down watch something and do at pace...