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Re: Codename: Sherman 2016 - M4A4 Prototypes 190612
« Reply #510 on: June 13, 2019, 10:56:00 am »
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The mg mount on your testshot of the M4A1 hulls look a little off.


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Re: Codename: Sherman 2016 - M4A4 Prototypes 190612
« Reply #511 on: June 13, 2019, 11:54:26 am »
Considering 3 factories made the M4A1 hull and that each made various changes and tweaks to the casting on each production run , I think the bow gun mount looks pretty good . Personally , I would add putty or  green stuff  to the turret and hull any way  and stipple it to get the correct texture of the  real cast hull vehicle I'm using as inspiration  for  my model . In fact I do that for all my tank kits that have cast parts ( lots of rough cast bits on T-34s ) . Unless Rubicon decide to depict a specific factory's  product  , giving month and day of manufacture , I'm willing to give them some slack on fidelity of details .

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Re: Codename: Sherman 2016 - M4A4 Prototypes 190612
« Reply #512 on: June 13, 2019, 10:10:10 pm »
 Unless Rubicon decide to depict a specific factory's  product  , giving month and day of manufacture , I'm willing to give them some slack on fidelity of details .
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 But wouldn't it be nice if they released a kit that didn't have to be converted to look correct? Yes, I can live with and correct any minor inaccurate details, but it would be nice to build an accurate kit out of the box.

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Re: Codename: Sherman 2016 - M4A1 Hull MG Changes 190613
« Reply #513 on: June 13, 2019, 10:56:53 pm »
After reading to HOffmn's comment and further research & inspection on more historical photos, plus measurement from other model kits, we found our designs are more or less correct... except a minor issue with the MG mount area.  we've decided to modify it to make it looks more "pleasant" and natural. 

Our factory might not like it and might push back mould making for a week or two... anyway, thanks for the input!






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Re: Codename: Sherman 2016 - M4A1 Hull MG Changes 190613
« Reply #514 on: June 14, 2019, 01:04:17 am »
Thank you, Rubicon. Hopefully  it won't be pushed back too far

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Re: Codename: Sherman 2016 - M4A1 Hull MG Changes 190613
« Reply #515 on: June 14, 2019, 03:08:45 am »
Thank you for your dillegence.

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Re: Codename: Sherman 2016 - M4A1 Hull MG Changes 190613
« Reply #516 on: June 14, 2019, 11:06:22 am »
Looking good.
Good work.

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Re: Codename: Sherman 2016 - M4A4 TS1 Sprues 190805
« Reply #517 on: August 05, 2019, 02:15:58 pm »
These are the two basic sprues (1st test-shots) plus the 17pdr/75mm gun sprue for the upcoming Firefly VC and M4A4 (Sherman V) kit.

We will post the test assembled tanks later.  Also, the M4A1 moulds are in the works... don't worry!









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Re: Codename: Sherman 2016 - M4A4 TS1 Sprues 190805
« Reply #518 on: August 05, 2019, 03:20:33 pm »
Nice work.

Interesting that you have gone for a separate glacis, neat solution.

Good to hear about the M4A1.

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Re: Codename: Sherman 2016 - M4A4 TS1 Sprues 190805
« Reply #519 on: August 05, 2019, 04:37:47 pm »
Interesting that you have gone for a separate glacis, neat solution.
The gun lock hinge is in the way and a separate glacis is a better and clean solution.


Good to hear about the M4A1.
The delay is due to the recent change on the hull curvature, plus mould design issue with the M4A1 track links.  Need to fix it before we can move forward.

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Re: Codename: Sherman 2016 - M4A4 TS1 Sprues 190805
« Reply #520 on: August 05, 2019, 10:31:26 pm »
Looking good . I take it the loader's square hatch for the Firefly is a separate piece ?

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Re: Codename: Sherman 2016 - M4A4 TS1 Sprues 190805
« Reply #521 on: August 06, 2019, 05:42:38 am »
Both M4A3E8 HVSS models (76mm gun and 105mm gun) saw extensive combat in Korean war. Looking forward to starting my KW vehicle collection with these two tanks!

Have not checked the 35 pages of posts on the Sherman ... but is there an M1A1 dozer blade option available?

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Re: Codename: Sherman 2016 - M4A4 TS1 Sprues 190805
« Reply #522 on: August 06, 2019, 05:48:40 am »
Looking good . I take it the loader's square hatch for the Firefly is a separate piece ?
I am assuming the turret sprue is the one we know and love.

In which case, yes. Part F08.

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Re: Codename: Sherman 2016 - M4A4 TS1 Sprues 190805
« Reply #523 on: August 06, 2019, 09:15:41 am »
Thanks . Guess I should have taken a closer look at the turret sprue picture ,

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Re: Codename: Sherman 2016 - M4A4 TS1 Sprues 190805
« Reply #524 on: August 06, 2019, 10:47:21 am »
Have not checked the 35 pages of posts on the Sherman ... but is there an M1A1 dozer blade option available?
Yes, we do... is queuing up for resin production now!