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M4 Sherman - Decal Sheets Final Version 170827
Pinky:
Are these British pattern sand shields? They look like the standard pattern, although the rivets are a bit oversized.
The mid-production hull wouldn't normally have a high bustle turret, unless it was a rebuilt vehicle. It was introduced specifically for the large hatch hull (to avoid fouling the hatches).
Rubicon Models:
--- Quote from: Pinky on January 24, 2017, 09:13:47 pm ---Are these British pattern sand shields? They look like the standard pattern, although the rivets are a bit oversized.
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From what we know, these are standard pattern sand shields, but found mostly on Sherman under British use.
--- Quote from: Pinky on January 24, 2017, 09:13:47 pm ---The mid-production hull wouldn't normally have a high bustle turret, unless it was a rebuilt vehicle. It was introduced specifically for the large hatch hull (to avoid fouling the hatches).
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No worries, we only have a few prototypes printed, so is a mix and match thing, when it comes to a few snapshots. Will get these sorted out when we do the assembly instructions.
ultravanillasmurf:
Is the example turret one with the cast in cheek piece? I noticed an undercut effect on this picture.
Pinky:
--- Quote from: Rubicon Models on January 24, 2017, 09:48:10 pm ---From what we know, these are standard pattern sand shields, but found mostly on Sherman under British use.
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Yes - the US tankers almost always removed them. There were a couple of earlier types that only the British used. The factory-installed pattern had some additional details, like a vertical slot on the middle panel.
Pinky:
--- Quote from: ultravanillasmurf on January 24, 2017, 09:52:23 pm ---Is the example turret one with the cast in cheek piece? I noticed an undercut effect on this picture.
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I think that's a moulding seam. It looks similar to the turret in the discontinued kit.
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