Author Topic: Another converted Sherman (Read 26603 times)

Brian da Basher · « **Reply #50 on:** November 18, 2015, 07:03:15 AM »

I like the colors, not ones often seen on AFVs.

Good thinking!

Brian da Basher

finsrin · « **Reply #51 on:** November 18, 2015, 07:26:04 AM »

Agree - "I like the colors, not ones often seen on AFVs."
They mess with vision to point of: I see it but what the hell am I looking at? Can't discern what it is.

You are welcome to keep on converting Shermans. Am liking them all. :)

Kerick · « **Reply #52 on:** November 18, 2015, 09:37:10 AM »

Thanks for the kind comments. I wasn't sure how this would turn out but I'm happy with it. Glad to hear others like it!

Feldmarschall Zod · « **Reply #53 on:** November 20, 2015, 09:32:26 AM »

This is looking great. Your build reminds me of some Sherman tanks that were converted with the Bradly turret in a hypothetical Soviet invasion series I have read.

Buzzbomb · « **Reply #54 on:** November 20, 2015, 03:48:30 PM »

Well that works fine

Claymore · « **Reply #55 on:** November 22, 2015, 11:27:19 PM »

Great stuff and lookin' good! :)

Kerick · « **Reply #56 on:** November 22, 2015, 11:47:52 PM »

Quote from: Feldmarschall Zod on November 20, 2015, 09:32:26 AM

This is looking great. Your build reminds me of some Sherman tanks that were converted with the Bradly turret in a hypothetical Soviet invasion series I have read.

What's the name of that series? Sounds interesting.

Feldmarschall Zod · « **Reply #57 on:** November 23, 2015, 12:26:15 AM »

Quote from: kerick on November 22, 2015, 11:47:52 PM

Quote from: Feldmarschall Zod on November 20, 2015, 09:32:26 AM
This is looking great. Your build reminds me of some Sherman tanks that were converted with the Bradly turret in a hypothetical Soviet invasion series I have read.

What's the name of that series? Sounds interesting.

I will post a link to the two books in it tonight. I have them on my kindle.

Frank3k · « **Reply #58 on:** November 23, 2015, 01:01:40 AM »

This is an outstanding build! You've managed to modernize a Sherman without completely obliterating its lines. Very believable upgrade.

Feldmarschall Zod · « **Reply #59 on:** November 23, 2015, 05:46:10 AM »

Quote from: kerick on November 22, 2015, 11:47:52 PM

Quote from: Feldmarschall Zod on November 20, 2015, 09:32:26 AM
This is looking great. Your build reminds me of some Sherman tanks that were converted with the Bradly turret in a hypothetical Soviet invasion series I have read.

What's the name of that series? Sounds interesting.

Here are the two books he has. No idea when book three will be out.
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Ddigital-text&field-keywords=total+war+r+w+grossman&rh=n%3A133140011%2Ck%3Atotal+war+r+w+grossman

Kerick · « **Reply #60 on:** November 23, 2015, 09:07:30 AM »

Thanks for the comments. Did a little touching up today. Time to start adding the fiddly bits.

Kerick · « **Reply #61 on:** January 09, 2016, 09:52:49 PM »

Between Christmas and tiny bits there is not much visible progress. This is just to let folks know I haven't abandoned it!

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I've added a couple of BUSK detail like the antennas and armored windows.

finsrin · « **Reply #62 on:** January 10, 2016, 01:12:45 AM »

Good to hear. Is worthy project,,, would not want it abandoned.

Kerick · « **Reply #63 on:** January 12, 2016, 09:46:38 AM »

I mixed some grey/gray and black to get an acceptable shade for the road wheels and track pads. Track painting has begun. Because I'm tired of putting little tiny parts on the turret.

How many shades of rust are there?

apophenia · « **Reply #64 on:** January 12, 2016, 09:56:30 AM »

Looking good ... glad that you're proceeding :)

Kerick · « **Reply #65 on:** January 14, 2016, 11:59:57 AM »

Tracks! We have tracks!

I'll apply some further weathering to tone it down later. Half the colors on this build are gloss so some dull coat will help.

finsrin · « **Reply #66 on:** January 14, 2016, 12:07:18 PM »

Tracks are too darn good. :)

Kerick · « **Reply #67 on:** January 15, 2016, 05:08:35 AM »

Two shades of brown and silver dry brushing on the treads. Once I dull coat the whole thing I'll and some dust and dirt. Not too much mud and slop as it's supposed to be operating in urban streets.

taiidantomcat · « **Reply #68 on:** January 15, 2016, 05:59:39 AM »

This is a gem :)

Kerick · « **Reply #69 on:** January 17, 2016, 10:54:02 PM »

I was futzing around with the left over parts from the Academy Bradley last night (instead of actually assembling stuff) when I noticed on the G sprue next to the place where it says Academy etc there was 10 bolt heads and 10 bolt with nut molded on the sprue. Nice surprise! Same size as the ones on the add on armor. I wish I had noticed these earlier! I'll be saving them for the next tank project.

Kerick · « **Reply #70 on:** January 26, 2016, 10:49:52 AM »

I think I finished fiddling around with all the bits that go on the outside of this contraption. Sprayed on some dullcoat so i'll see how that goes.
I need help on why anyone would want to mount a Bradley turret onto an old Sherman hull. Something on the order of the Bradley hit a mine that damaged the hull beyond repair so they grabbed a Sherman out of the city's war museum or some such thing. I build things and wish I could write about them. I stick to my strengths.

Camthalion · « **Reply #71 on:** January 26, 2016, 03:07:29 PM »

looks really good. Nice work

Kerick · « **Reply #72 on:** January 27, 2016, 11:29:14 AM »

Thanks!

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A pair of Bradley transplants.

Cliffy B · « **Reply #73 on:** January 27, 2016, 12:33:56 PM »

Awesome!!!! And those turret top antennae look just like the ones on the probe droid from Empire Strikes Back!!!!!

Kerick · « **Reply #74 on:** January 27, 2016, 08:38:12 PM »

Quote from: Cliffy B on January 27, 2016, 12:33:56 PM

Awesome!!!! And those turret top antennae look just like the ones on the probe droid from Empire Strikes Back!!!!!

Not what I was going for but glad you like it. Thanks


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