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Modeller Build Logs
Formations Sherman V DV (M4A4 Direct Vision) |
| By James Wechsler | | Started: | May 21, 2007 | | Updated: | Jul 14, 2007 |
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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
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| The Turret – Small Parts | Jun 10, 2007 |
Since I didn’t actually buy the turret set, I had to scrounge around to find the rest of the turret parts. It seems that all of the Shermans sent to Burma had the M34A1 Mantlet and M3 75mm Gun and I had Formations set F016 (which is the M34A1 Mantlet and M3 75mm Gun) so that wasn’t an issue.
I found most of the other small parts from left over Formations sets. About all I was missing were two external sights but I had photoetch parts for these. Also, there’s a small ‘tab’ that sticks out in front of the commanders hatch which is fabricated out of sheet plastic.
All said, this was an easy step since I did little more than glue the parts on.
Up next: The Suspension |
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