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M4A3E2 Jumbo Parts ??? Oct 20, 2013 16:04:01 GMT -5

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Post by teabone on Oct 20, 2013 16:04:01 GMT -5

In building an M4A3E2 Tasca Kit there is a long rod that appears to hang from the bottom of the left sponson at the rear. From Tasca's drawing I can place it but I would like to know what its purpose is and for sure if it is just magically hung there with no apparent fastening system. Anyone know its function??

Bones

goldnova72 M4 Posts: 4	M4A3E2 Jumbo Parts ??? Oct 20, 2013 16:47:56 GMT -5 teabone likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by goldnova72 on Oct 20, 2013 16:47:56 GMT -5 I believe that is the exhaust pipe for the 2 stroke auxillary engine / generator which was located in rear of left sponson in crew compartment.

bigjohn Global Moderator Administrator Posts: 569	M4A3E2 Jumbo Parts ??? Oct 20, 2013 17:55:25 GMT -5 teabone likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by bigjohn on Oct 20, 2013 17:55:25 GMT -5 Yeap, Nova has it right, The exhaust pipe tucks up in the corner under the sponson.

teabone M4 Posts: 26	M4A3E2 Jumbo Parts ??? Oct 20, 2013 18:25:01 GMT -5 bigjohn likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by teabone on Oct 20, 2013 18:25:01 GMT -5 goldnova72 & BigJohn You are right since no one else has ever detailed out the exhaust on those interior generators I never even thought of it sure is a nice touch. Bones

Allied-Eric Moderator A New Year, a New Job and a Couple New Builds!! Posts: 219	M4A3E2 Jumbo Parts ??? Oct 21, 2013 9:53:12 GMT -5 speedster and teabone like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Allied-Eric on Oct 21, 2013 9:53:12 GMT -5 Hey Bones here are a few reference shots of the APU exhaust port, in fact these are from a Jumbo hope they help out! Here is a shot from the TM of the APU for internal context
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dogfish7 M4A1 So many Shermans ..... so little time Posts: 442	M4A3E2 Jumbo Parts ??? Oct 21, 2013 17:53:50 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by dogfish7 on Oct 21, 2013 17:53:50 GMT -5 Actually knew that one
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M4A3E2 Jumbo Parts ??? Oct 22, 2013 19:00:28 GMT -5

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Post by teabone on Oct 22, 2013 19:00:28 GMT -5

Allied-Eric (errains)

That is a great picture and it shows me that they had cut the bottom of the triangle plate hanging from the side of the exhaust deflector off. I can add that plate which I have to assume was added to protect the exhaust from rocks and dirt thrown up by the track coming around at higher speeds. Great reference thanks for the help.

Also that shot of the tracks raises some more options for me if needed.

Bones

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teabone M4 Posts: 26	M4A3E2 Jumbo Parts ??? Oct 22, 2013 19:04:24 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by teabone on Oct 22, 2013 19:04:24 GMT -5 dogfish7 Well Im glad someone knows otherwise I would still be in the dark because I find there is so much I don't know not to mention so much I forget anymore. Bones

pantherf M4A1 "Best Job I've Ever Had" Posts: 195	M4A3E2 Jumbo Parts ??? Oct 23, 2013 5:53:43 GMT -5 teabone likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by pantherf on Oct 23, 2013 5:53:43 GMT -5 I don't know why they (the model company) cannot put the name of the part on the instructions like Tamiya use to do. It would be very educational for the modeler! Jeff

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M4A3E2 Jumbo Parts ??? Oct 23, 2013 9:29:07 GMT -5

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Post by Allied-Eric on Oct 23, 2013 9:29:07 GMT -5

Hey Bones I would caution using this jumbo example as a definitive reference.

This particular Jumbo may never have made it over to the ETO and remained state side during the war as the majority of Shermans never returned home. Also as a memorial it has got some unusual features.

While I believe the APU exhaust port is indicative of late model A3s just be cautious with some of the other features.

Here is Toadmans link to this JUMBO

Enjoy Dude!!

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M4A3E2 Jumbo Parts ??? Oct 25, 2013 13:12:14 GMT -5

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Post by teabone on Oct 25, 2013 13:12:14 GMT -5

Jeff

I agree that there are a lot of things that could be better in the kit instructions or things included in the kit, in fairness to the maker there is the item of kit cost to market because I am sure we all have seen the blog about the high cost of the kits so there is a balancing point there some place. My self I would like to see that makers sell small kits that included the interior parts and kits for the engines for those who want to add them.

Eric

Thanks for the heads up, there is always a problem with where did it come from but I think the exhaust would be OK and the kit instructions make the cut off piece optional so I would think it was not liked for some reason and very often cut off. It is too bad that the Shermans finest hour was not better preserved.

Bones

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M4A3E2 Jumbo Parts ??? Oct 27, 2013 23:05:44 GMT -5

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Post by teabone on Oct 27, 2013 23:05:44 GMT -5

Another question has raised its ugly head on detailing the JUMBO and that is which side of the Bulkhead/Firewall were the air-cleaners for the JUMBO it seems that from Toadman's pictures the cleaners were in the engine compartment, from the Army TM they could have been on either side. In researching this I am amazed at how many pictures of the exterior there are on the web but so few interior pics. As builders get better kits I am sure that interior detail will be the future as time goes by and we sure could stand some plans or pics of what went on inside with some accuracy.

Bones

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M4A3E2 Jumbo Parts ???

Post by teabone on Oct 20, 2013 16:04:01 GMT -5

Post by goldnova72 on Oct 20, 2013 16:47:56 GMT -5

Post by bigjohn on Oct 20, 2013 17:55:25 GMT -5

Post by teabone on Oct 20, 2013 18:25:01 GMT -5

Post by Allied-Eric on Oct 21, 2013 9:53:12 GMT -5

Post by dogfish7 on Oct 21, 2013 17:53:50 GMT -5

Post by teabone on Oct 22, 2013 19:00:28 GMT -5

Post by teabone on Oct 22, 2013 19:04:24 GMT -5

Post by pantherf on Oct 23, 2013 5:53:43 GMT -5

Post by Allied-Eric on Oct 23, 2013 9:29:07 GMT -5

Post by teabone on Oct 25, 2013 13:12:14 GMT -5

Post by teabone on Oct 27, 2013 23:05:44 GMT -5