Logistics, The armor Updated May12, 2021.

[bob letterman]

Great photos there Bob, I am a fan of those things looking like a very busy public transport vehicle with big guns on them .

I think you're right, the second one, they look Australian to me too - crazy bunch, the lot of 'em.

Laurence

Thanks,

I'm nearing completion on the number 5 Sherman in the diorama. I should be wrapping it up shortly!

 

[bob letterman]

OK, Back to the diorama. This is number five Sherman, an M4A3E8 Modified, upgraded armor and armament. All eight Shermans in the diorama will be stalled in traffic on a street that intersects and merges with another one being used by the XYZ Express, a larger version of the Red Ball express, which was initiated later in the war. The resulting traffic jam will be supervised by General George S. Patton and several M.P.s. All will have tank riders and crews and will be involved with a few people on the ground, civilian and military. In this one, the tank gunner has a German General's greatcoat and is bargaining with a G.I. on the ground with a Nazi Flag. First, the Sherman.

And, at the head of the column. I. won't decide which tank goes where in the column until I mount them permanently.

Thanks for looking in!

Starting on Sherman 6 tomorrow.

Bob

 

[Heavens Eagle]

Wow Bob!

 

[jeaton01]

The chains and tow cables look just right. Well, so does everything else!

 

[moon puppy]

Those guys better put their helmets on before they get up to ol' Blood And Guts or they will get fined!

 

[Iron Mike]

Looking good!

 

[MrT]

 

[White_Wolf]

I wouldn't trade that coat for a flag
They look like it's a still from a movie and they are not even on the dio yet ... this is awesome.

Laurence

 

[Duke Maddog]

Sweet work! Man that looks so fantastic! I also love how he's got the case of drinks hidden behind the camo net too! I'm thinking he's gonna make a killing along the route, trading them for anything....

 

[bob letterman]

Wow Bob!

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Thanks Paul,

When are you headed up this way?

Bob

 

[bob letterman]

The chains and tow cables look just right. Well, so does everything else!

Thanks,

It's getting more and more difficult to make these Shermans have a unique personality, but, with only three to go, I'm thinking' I'll manage!

Bob

 

[bob letterman]

Those guys better put their helmets on before they get up to ol' Blood And Guts or they will get fined!

Thanks Son,

You saw that movie too!

Dad

 

[bob letterman]

Looking good!

Thanks Mike!

Bob

 

[bob letterman]

Thanks Terry

I'll bet you're wondering how long I'll be able to drag this build out! Right? We;;, me too!

Bob

 

[bob letterman]

I wouldn't trade that coat for a flag
They look like it's a still from a movie and they are not even on the dio yet ... this is awesome.

Laurence

I wouldn't either Laurence,

That's why they are haggling. It's about how much cash the guy with the flag has to kick in!

Thanks as always!

Bob

 

[bob letterman]

Sweet work! Man that looks so fantastic! I also love how he's got the case of drinks hidden behind the camo net too! I'm thinking he's gonna make a killing along the route, trading them for anything....

Yep, just like Telly Savalas in The Battle of the Bulge! I think that was the movie, right?

Bob

 

[moon puppy]

Thanks Son,

You saw that movie too!

Dad

And every book that mentions him!

 

[MrT]

Thanks Terry

I'll bet you're wondering how long I'll be able to drag this build out! Right? We;;, me too!

Bob

No because I know there is always something more to add.

 

[Barney]

Bob,

Wonderful work! I'm not a tank guy, but I know excellence when I see it.

 

[bob letterman]

And every book that mentions him!

We must be related. I think I've read every book ever written about Patton!

Dad