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Work In Progress / Re: Codename: Sherman 2016 - M4 Large Hatch 170122

« on: January 22, 2017, 10:20:44 pm »

Unfortunately, the 75mm-armed large hatch M4 was only produced with the composite hull, not this all-welded hull. 
This M4 hull was only built with the 105mm gun. Also - the high bustle turret didn't have appliqué armour.

Thanks, will take note.  The M4 (large hatch) will come with the 75/105 turret sprue, so is not a problem for the final product.

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Work In Progress / Re: Codename: Sherman 2016 - M4 Large Hatch 170122

« on: January 22, 2017, 08:04:32 pm »

Because of the extend for each M4 variant is getting increasingly more in contents,
with 3D drawings, prototypes, and starting to see some TS plastics; we have decided
to split them up into new topics so that people can follow them much easier!

NOTE: Common sprues, like the road wheels, tracks, suspension, and turrets will
still be posted under here!

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Work In Progress / Re: M4A2 Sherman

« on: January 22, 2017, 08:01:07 pm »

The British version of the M4A2, the Sherman III...









Enjoy!

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Work In Progress / Re: M4A2 Sherman

« on: January 22, 2017, 08:00:04 pm »

M4A2 Small Hatch prototype...











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Work In Progress / Re: M4A2 Sherman

« on: January 22, 2017, 07:58:51 pm »

M4A2 Large Hatch prototype...









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Work In Progress / Re: M4 Sherman

« on: January 22, 2017, 07:57:12 pm »

Moving this 3D Prototype post from the original "Codename: Sherman 2016".










Enjoy!

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Work In Progress / M4A2 Sherman

« on: January 22, 2017, 07:53:45 pm »

Because of the extend for each M4 variant is getting increasingly more in contents,
with 3D drawings, prototypes, and starting to see some TS plastics; we have decided
to split them up into new topics so that people can follow them much easier!

NOTE: Common sprues, like the road wheels, tracks, suspension, and turrets will
still be posted under the original topic: Codename: Sherman 2016

This one is for the M4A2 Sherman.

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Work In Progress / M4 Sherman - Decal Sheets Final Version 170827

« on: January 22, 2017, 07:53:15 pm »

Because of the extend for each M4 variant is getting increasingly more in contents,
with 3D drawings, prototypes, and starting to see some TS plastics; we have decided
to split them up into new topics so that people can follow them much easier!

NOTE: Common sprues, like the road wheels, tracks, suspension, and turrets will
still be posted under the original topic: Codename: Sherman 2016

This one is for the M4 Sherman.

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Work In Progress / Re: Codename: Sherman 2016 - M4 Large Hatch 170122

« on: January 22, 2017, 07:36:31 pm »

With the various M4A2 prototypes done, we'd moved onto the M4 Sherman!
This is the large hatch version, with the 75mm turret.









Enjoy!

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Work In Progress / Re: Codename: Sherman 2016 - More M4A2 Goodies 170120

« on: January 20, 2017, 02:04:26 pm »

Very interesting.  I'd love to see these actual prototypes some time.

We are going to have an open house for the studio soon!  Interested?

Anyway, the M4A2 is shaping up really well.  It's great to see the humble Sherman getting this kind of attention.

We are very proud at what we've done so far!  Looking forward to get the M4A1 done, and if we've the resources, will get the M4A4 finished too!

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Work In Progress / Re: Codename: Sherman 2016 - More M4A2 Goodies 170120

« on: January 20, 2017, 12:56:47 pm »

Just out of interest, what are these 3-D prototypes made of?  It looks like resin, but I assume it's not the resin we normally see.  The finish is very sharp and clean, although I noticed some finger prints, so presumably it is soft when it's just been printed.

We printed separate parts from a 3D printer using a resin-type solution.  We still have to clean the parts up before assembly, but because they are from a digital file, they are an exact image of the 3D drawing.  Those "fingerprints" are actually step lines from the printer, an artifact you would expected from a 3D printer (for now).

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Work In Progress / Re: Codename: Sherman 2016 - More M4A2 Goodies 170120

« on: January 20, 2017, 12:26:22 pm »

Finally!  I've been waiting to see the M4A2(76mm).  The muzzle brake looks soft - is that just a mock-up?  Was the M4A2 (76mm) fitted with extended end connectors?  It looks great, but I've never seen a photo of one, and they were in short supply even for the British and US Shermans in NW Europe.  I didn't think the Soviets (who were the sole users of the M4A2(76mm)) got any.

These are 3D prototypes, and we just mustered whatever spare parts are available to build them.  Getting parts printed are very expensive.

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Work In Progress / Re: Codename: Sherman 2016 - More M4A2 Goodies 170120

« on: January 20, 2017, 11:54:46 am »

Not enough?  Here's more!











Enjoy!

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Work In Progress / Re: Codename: Sherman 2016 - M4A2 Large Hatch 170120

« on: January 20, 2017, 11:51:08 am »

More M4A2 prototype goodies...









Enjoy!

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Work In Progress / Re: Codename: Sherman 2016 - 75/105 Turret TS1 170119

« on: January 20, 2017, 12:30:45 am »

But have you included the hull appliqué armour for the late production M4A2?

Of course!  Will post detail pics of sprue later.  Had been extremely busy going back and forth our China factory because of the Chinese New Year holidays.  Need to get as much new TS sprues from them for test fitting and samples painting.  Otherwise will have 3 full weeks of idling at our HK studio for some of our guys!