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M50/60 Chilean Army Sherman

Sherman 18

Sherman 18

Master at Arms
The Chilean Shermans have been on my list for a long time both the 60mm gunned M50 and the M51. I purchased the FC Model Trend conversion then picked up the Tamiya M51 for this M50/60 with a late cast hull. I am waiting for some 3D print parts, counter weight, loader hatch from Shapeways too.

The version I'm looking at

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The basic kits with Arber PE for a M50. (and some On the Mark PE)

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The parts I started doing the texture on. On the upper I filled some of the spots where the thick kit headlight guards go with strip styrene. I make the casting texture with 3M blue spot putty thinned with liquid cement. I'm also giving Tamiya putty thinned with liquid cement, looking for a possible thinner texture. I filled the cutouts n the back of the upper hull as those spots are for a M51 and not a M50. I had purchased a Asuka early Sherman turret from their parts sale for a conversion like this. The turret was not as early as I thought it was as it includes the right cheek armor. This works out since it matches the picture.
For the flat rolled armor look I coated the surface with liquid glue and then stippled the part with a paint brush. Then sand the parts with 600 grit sand paper once they have set over night

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Outstanding!! The Chilean Shermer's are definitely an interesting breed. I also started one a few years back but it got OBE'ed rather quickly so I didn't get to far...
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Here is some of the research I did to prep for this build. Hopefully you find it useful.
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BTW how long did it take to get the FC Model Trend delivered once you ordered it?
Looking forward to seeing this build develop.
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errains said:
Outstanding!! The Chilean Shermer's are definitely an interesting breed. I also started one a few years back but it got OBE'ed rather quickly so I didn't get to far...
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Here is some of the research I did to prep for this build. Hopefully you find it useful.
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BTW how long did it take to get the FC Model Trend delivered once you ordered it?
Looking forward to seeing this build develop.
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Eric you should pull that out and complete your work!
 
errains said:
Outstanding!! The Chilean Shermer's are definitely an interesting breed. I also started one a few years back but it got OBE'ed rather quickly so I didn't get to far...
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BTW how long did it take to get the FC Model Trend delivered once you ordered it?
Looking forward to seeing this build develop.
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Took about four weeks to get here. Purchased from BNA Model World eBay store.

Nice work Eric!
 
FC Model Trend parts

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The 3D print parts look good. The resin parts I'm going to say they are out of worn out molds and rate them as fair.
 
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I would agree with your assessment. Time for some new molds for sure. That engine deck is looking a bit chucky, however the barrel is servable with a little TLC. Thanks for posting these up!
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After going through the book a couple times I decided to try the engine deck on the upper hull.

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Well it does not fit the Tamiya hull. I'm thinking the engine deck was made for the Dragon M50 kit (M4A4 hull)
I was on the fence of using it, now going to have to go and do some scratch work.

The Tamiya engine deck. Not my top choice has it does not have the late M51 grills

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The Dragon M51 engine deck does fit better than I thought it would have.

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I'm going to dig in some parts I might have a Academy M51 engine deck to test
 
That's to bad that the conversion part doesn't fit. :facepalm: But looking at it I think you can make it work. Just narrow it equally on each side and just cut off what is need off the end. That's just a blank plate anyways.

Either way good luck. I'll be interested to see how you far with it.
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Did some digging in my Sherman parts and found an old MP Models late IDF Sherman engine deck. The MP M50 Sherman kit included different choices of engine decks, which was a nice add.

It is a little long as it is made for a M4A4 hull. To me it looks the best and even has some detail that the others are missing.

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I filled the holes in the springs with strips of styrene. Then got them close to shape. That should be good enough as it will be hard to see.

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Excellent find!! That engine deck will work just great once it trimmed to fit. and nice work on the springs too.
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