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Modeller Build Logs
1/48 Sherman Easy Eight |
| By Paul Roberts | | Started: | Apr 13, 2004 | | Updated: | Jun 13, 2004 |
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In the spirit of Sherman Month, I thought I'd start a blog on a small project I'm working on.
Some may think that 1/48 armour models have died off, however, they are making a quiet comeback and, it appears, in large part thanks to aircraft modelers who start out looking for vehicles to accompany their aircraft. That they continue into the realm of AFVs is a testiment to power the dark side!
My friend, Gar, at Track 48 models, has commissioned me to make some masters for a new conversion kit to turn the old Bandai M4A3 VVSS 76 into a HVSS 76. This will involve a suspension significantly updated from the old Aurora kit, refinements to the rear hull, suspension and return roller mounts on the hull itself, fender extensions and a track guide on the drive sprocket.
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| Chapter 1 - Some of the Bits | Apr 13, 2004 |
This photo shows the state of the project at this point:
A- the new solid sprocket face
B- the horizontal shock absorber with oil resevoir for the suspension
C - modifications to the idler mount
D - the back face of the idler, releaved on the lathe for a better appearance
E - main road wheel with a new tire mated to an Aurora hub turned down on the lathe.
I would also show the main suspension unit, however its currently in rubber to recast a couple of components. It will eventually have a lot of extra detail, thinned down proportions (those Aurora guys were hell for thick sections) and new springs to go with the shocks. |
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