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JGSDF M4A3E8 weathering.

JGSDF M4A3E8

Thanks everyone. Had time to build some more today due to a slow a,, shipper. :bang head I used this type of glue for the bogies on the other side,as it is slower acting.
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Danged if I can figure out how the cursed steps will fit onto where the towing shackles go.

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JGSDF M4A3E8

Think the one on the RHS is upside down. I don't remember those other things inside.
 
JGSDF M4A3E8

I am looking to get myself an Easy8 Sherman so I can do an tigermouthed one - Enjoying your build mate :drool
 
JGSDF M4A3E8

Swordsman said:
Looking very good ... Nice progress ... :soldier
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Thanks Swordsman. :)

Yesterday was a down day for me. Truck needed work. Got a fair amount of work done. I will need to go over the gap between the turret halves. Never will understand why the plastic Sherman turrets need to be in two parts. :bang head

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The torsion bar arms for the engine deck need real careful placement aloong side the tools and stowage rack. I know the super glue frosted the place up. :bang head Hopefully acetone will get rid of it.
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JGSDF M4A3E8

Weird reaction. Looking good though.
Wouldnt a primer cover it better than maybe having acetone loosen stuff??
James
 
JGSDF M4A3E8

If you plan on putting a little stowage on later even just a couple of tarps, that would solve it.

Ian.
 
JGSDF M4A3E8

So much for getting this finished in five weeks. :rotf Got the primer on earlier today.
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I never knew when the turret is facing forward that it would interfere with the hull hatches opening.
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I wonder if I could makes millions of dollars if I came with up an easy and fast type of E8 tracks? I had to glue the left and right track pads,and the guide horns onto the tracks. Regular model glue does not work on these.
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JGSDF M4A3E8

You should have tried those Kasen tracks. Think that's the name. Looking good Chad :popcorn
 
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