1/35 Sherman M4A3 Calliope

[Guest]

Hi got a bit more done I've added font sandbag armor and cage, side armour and cage only. (If the tank had sandbags fitted it would have 'duck- bills' fitted nine of ten times, as I don't have any the cage will be empty) This tank has no sandbags on the side.
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It was found that 170 Sandbags was the preferred number to cover a Sherman – however they would often use 200+ – which would add a further 1.7 to 2 tonnes to the vehicle’s weight.

If you want to know more about duckbills.

http://the.shadock.free.fr/sherman_minutia/tracks/vvss_end_connectors.html

Also fitted exhausts gas deflector system .
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Replaced handles.
Made up 2x jerry cans and mounting brackets.






Thank you for looking in .
Pete.

[Guest]

Hi Pete,
Now this is starting to come together really well, lots of skills coming into play here :thumb2:
Cheers, Mike.

[Guest]

Cheers Mick, I'm getting there slowly, now I've finished his baby brother I can concentrate on this a bit more.
Pete.

[col68]

Coming along nicely Peter.

[Guest]

Coming along nicely Peter.

Cheers Colin thank you for looking in.
Pete:thumb2:.

[Guest]

Hi small update, not to good at the minute :sick::sick::sick:.

Made the rear stowage box and rocket wash deflection shield ,fitted tools.








Thank you for looking in.
Pete :sick::sick::sick:.

[Guest]

Pete,
Same here, just cannot shake the persistant cold, if it keeps up then it is the straw into the Jack Daniels and retire to bed.
As for the work, still looking neat and tidy.
Get well soon,
Cheers, Mike.

[Guest]

Pete,
Same here, just cannot shake the persistant cold, if it keeps up then it is the straw into the Jack Daniels and retire to bed.
As for the work, still looking neat and tidy.
Get well soon,
Cheers, Mike.

Thanks Mike, I wish it was just a cold. PM sent.
Pete.

[scottie3158]

Pete,
Some great additions very nicely done.

[Guest]

Lovely work Pete. Some fine detailing there.

[Si Benson]

Impressive work Pete:thumb2:

[geegad]

stunning work love the level of detail you are going for will add so much to your build

[Guest]

Pete,
Some great additions very nicely done.

Hi Scottie thank you for looking in please say if I'm going wrong anywhere or missed something as you have built one, cheers for the pictures of the triggers :thumb2:.
Pete.

[Guest]

Lovely work Pete. Some fine detailing there.

Hi Peter cheers for the kind words, it's coming together slow but surely.
Pete.

[Guest]

Impressive work Pete:thumb2:

Just trying my best Si and thanks for dropping by.
Pete.