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Sherman version?
- Thread starter Tim A.
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Well it's a Cast hull with HVSS suspension, I generally think the Easy8 M4A3E8 but the cast hull is throwing me. Let me see if I can find my Sherman book if someone doesn't chime in pretty quick.
Ah here it is.
M4 A1 76 MM gun.
Ah here it is.
Medium Tank M4 Sherman
afvdb.50megs.com
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Tim A.
Well-known member
Thanks I don't know anything about all the different variants of the M4. I've never built a Sherman but after watching "Fury" the 4th time I'm finally inspired to do one and of course the one I like (the VFW one) looks a little different, with the bigger main gun and the all cast hull. I was looking at Tamiya's easy eight. But as you said, the hull is welded on that kit.
My mistake, M4A1(76)W to be specific.
But I'm not seeing a kit with the HVSS Suspension. Guess you could get Easy8 kit for a donor.
But I'm not seeing a kit with the HVSS Suspension. Guess you could get Easy8 kit for a donor.
Tim A.
Well-known member
I'm thinking like you with the donor
Does seem to be a bit of a odd bird doesn't it?
What's that website, would like to check it out.
What's that website, would like to check it out.
Brokeneagle
Master at Arms
I checked in my 'modelling the Sherman' book and found a reference to a 4D-2c M4A1 Late HVSS Hull, which really surprised me as I was sure it was a post war mock-up. The info on this hull says....
The Type 4A cast glacis hull had its final layout version with the advent of the HVSS suspension and wide track - 4D-2c M4A1
.....and here are all the type 4A cast glacis variants which gives a good overview of how complicated Sherman model variant identification can be with thsese being only 1 type of hull variant.
The Type 4A cast glacis hull had its final layout version with the advent of the HVSS suspension and wide track - 4D-2c M4A1
.....and here are all the type 4A cast glacis variants which gives a good overview of how complicated Sherman model variant identification can be with thsese being only 1 type of hull variant.
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Thanks Ian, glad I'm not the only one scratching his head.
Tim A.
Well-known member
I don't know how to put add a link here
But this screen shot is how the site appears on a Google search. Good clear pics of all of the survivors and where they are. 
This is a very late production M4A1E8. These are a rear bird for sure...interesting that it has the T66 tracks
If you have not see this yet check this website it will answer A LOT of Sherman questions.
SHERMAN MINUTIA
If I were to build this I would go with the following kits
For turret and running gear -- M4A3E8
For the Hull -- M1 Super Sherman
If you have any more questions please ask
Looking Forward to see how you tackle this project
If you have not see this yet check this website it will answer A LOT of Sherman questions.
SHERMAN MINUTIA
If I were to build this I would go with the following kits
For turret and running gear -- M4A3E8
For the Hull -- M1 Super Sherman
If you have any more questions please ask
Looking Forward to see how you tackle this project
Tim A.
Well-known member
Thanks Ian. Wide tracks too
This is getting insane now
With these late variants I would think they would have the welded hull. But they all appear to have what looks to be the early all cast hull.
Tim A.
Well-known member
Thanks errains. Ah... The super Sherman. I was wondering what all parts I would need to put one together. Thanks for the info and linkThis is a very late production M4A1E8. These are a rear bird for sure...interesting that it has the T66 tracks
If you have not see this yet check this website it will answer A LOT of Sherman questions.
SHERMAN MINUTIA
If I were to build this I would go with the following kits
For turret and running gear -- M4A3E8
For the Hull -- M1 Super Sherman
If you have any more questions please ask
Looking Forward to see how you tackle this project
Terry for the Sherman quiz win.
Israeli Tank M51, Tamiya 35323 (2012)
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Sure you could use the Tamiya M51 but..... there are two areas that will be an issue.
1) The engine deck is totally different on the M51. You will source an A1 Deck for the correction
2) the main gun and mantel are different as well so correct ones will need sourcing too.
I'm not aware of any kits of this version of the Sherman with having to do a bit of bashing to get what your looking for.
Just some food for thought
1) The engine deck is totally different on the M51. You will source an A1 Deck for the correction
2) the main gun and mantel are different as well so correct ones will need sourcing too.
I'm not aware of any kits of this version of the Sherman with having to do a bit of bashing to get what your looking for.
Just some food for thought
You know you gotta build this now. 
Tim A.
Well-known member
I like the odd ball stuff for sure. Not to mention the memories of sitting on the turret as a kid drinking my 7up while my grandad (American Legion member) drank his PBR chatting with his VFW buddies.You know you gotta build this now.
It'll be fun gathering up all the right parts to build it too.
