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| Subject: | [Chapter] Transmission Cover Mounting Plate |  |
| Date: | Dec 25, 2007 |
| From: | Eric Scurlock | |
Transmission Cover Mounting Plate
I’m beginning to think I’m going to have to rename this blog – How Not to Assemble a Sherman.
The transmission cover mounting plate is a separate piece on this kit. I much prefer Tasca’s and AFV Club’s transmission covers with the mount plate molded as part of the transmission housing – as it is in real life. I decided to install this piece after assembly of the upper and lower hull. Big mistake. I couldn’t get the bugger to fit properly. I got her to barely fit when I dry fitted her but she wouldn’t go in place once I added glue. In an effort to solve the problem I had the brilliant idea that there is a fairly substantial lip on this area of the housing so I could get away with filling in the miss fitting area. Now I have a Sherman with a very substantial lip. I have three options. I can cover it with add-on armor, cover it with stowage, or not worry about it. I’m leaning toward stowage. I’m still resisting making this an add-on armor vehicle.
Solution for other builders: Install this part to the transmission cover first and install the transmission cover after you have attached the upper hull to the lower hull. This will allow you to make appropriate fit adjustments. Having now studied many photographs of installed transmission covers (my thanks to Toadman and his wonderful website) I must conclude if you follow the instructions and assemble the front end under the assumption it will go together correctly - it won't. For instance the upper transmission cover should be at the same angle as the upper hull plate and sit proud of the hull plate. It isn’t if you just put her together by the instructions. It will sit recessed of the upper hull plate and be at a sharper angle than the hull plate.
Be prepared to have to do some modifications to make it work. The part can and will go in place – I’ve seen it done – but you want to install it at a time when any necessary adjustments, filling, or trimming are easy to do. |
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