Post by gary on Aug 8, 2015 1:12:29 GMT -5
My next project begins while I wait for delivery of some tracks for the M4A6.
This time is a Fisher Tank Arsenal built large hatch M4A2 with a 75mm gun produced in 1943 and part of the lend lease program sent to the Soviets. I'm combining the Tasca/Asuka Sherman III kit (British name for the M4A2) along with a Tasca/Asuka M4A3. The plan is to use the M4A3 hull but shortening the rear end and adjusting the angle of the back plate as well as fitting grouser stowage cover plates. The rest of the M4A3 hull is essentially good to go as it includes the wide bullet splash guards for the front periscopes. I'll need to remove a couple of weld seams as the rear sponson was a single piece plate and it used unique padded type lifting rings on the rear.
I can then use the M4A2 hull at a later date by extending it slightly with a steeper rear panel and make a small hatch M4A3. Waste not, want not as they say
I'll need a D50878 turret with thickened cheek armour but without a pistol port. I have one in my stash designed for a Firefly so plan is to modify that by filling in the loaders hatch and radio cut out at the rear to suit. Saves me having to order another turret.
Gary
This time is a Fisher Tank Arsenal built large hatch M4A2 with a 75mm gun produced in 1943 and part of the lend lease program sent to the Soviets. I'm combining the Tasca/Asuka Sherman III kit (British name for the M4A2) along with a Tasca/Asuka M4A3. The plan is to use the M4A3 hull but shortening the rear end and adjusting the angle of the back plate as well as fitting grouser stowage cover plates. The rest of the M4A3 hull is essentially good to go as it includes the wide bullet splash guards for the front periscopes. I'll need to remove a couple of weld seams as the rear sponson was a single piece plate and it used unique padded type lifting rings on the rear.
I can then use the M4A2 hull at a later date by extending it slightly with a steeper rear panel and make a small hatch M4A3. Waste not, want not as they say
I'll need a D50878 turret with thickened cheek armour but without a pistol port. I have one in my stash designed for a Firefly so plan is to modify that by filling in the loaders hatch and radio cut out at the rear to suit. Saves me having to order another turret.
Gary
