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Formations Sherman V DV (M4A4 Direct Vision)

This blog could easily be subtitled ‘the easy way to do well at model contests’. Having just wrapped up a blog using the Tasca Firefly, I couldn’t believe there was anyway to make an even better Sherman. Then I remembered the Formations has now expanded their line to allow a complete ‘Formations’ Sherman minus only a couple of small parts. So for this blog I’ll be building a Sherman V with direct vision ports as used by the British in the Burma campaign. The Formations set that I’ll use are: F067 Direct Vision M4A4 Hull F080 Early VVSS Suspension F018 Sherman Pioneer Tools F050 Sherman Headlights F003 Early M4 Dry Stowage Turret F016 M34A1 Mantlet and M3 75mm Gun In addition, I’ll be using tracks, sprockets and left over photoetch light guards from the Tasca Firefly. I’ll also include in this blog a few chapters on ground work and a special ‘Burmese transportation vehicle’ for the base. Up next: The Hull – major assembly