Codename: Sherman 2016 - 3pc Differential Housing Conversion 210122

[airborne]

I can`t get over the quality of your projects. The ability to obtain so much history of this vehicle from WW2 through the 50`s, and your thinking of crew for diorama or modelling. Not just a table top piece but a true "Kit" brilliant, your range get even better.

[Pinky]

Both the Panzer III & IV will wait for their turns... will be "true" multi-variant this time!

That's good news.  I'm quite fond of the Panzer IV - it was a very good first step for you, and there are only a few details that need rectifying.  I think it looks much more accurate than Warlord's upscaled PSC version.

This is a mould related issue, plus you won't be able to see the top as it will be hidden from view.
The vent-like pattern are the grille for air intake... won't see that as well.  Both will be hidden from
view by the engine deck.

Maybe I wasn't clear - it should be possible to mould it correctly.  Here's what it should look like (photo taken from the Shadock site):

[Rubicon Models]

Slowly progressing with our Sherman digital library project... Here's an update!

Some details had not been added or updated, but the basic shape and features
are there.  Any ideas what is this variant?


Enjoy!

[ripley]

Its sort of a mix . Standard M4 engine deck , but the rear plate looks to be M4A2 . Are you messin' with us ?

[ultravanillasmurf]

Its sort of a mix . Standard M4 engine deck , but the rear plate looks to be M2 . Are you messin' with us ?

I thought it was Sherman I deck, small hatch, but as you say the rear plate looks like a III.

[Pinky]

Is it meant to be an M4A2?  If so, it should have a small grille on the engine deck.

[ripley]

Found a picture on the Sherman Minutia site , its a  M4A4T.  That's a 1950s re engined French M4A4 . Hopefully Rubicon is just pulling our legs 

[Rubicon Models]

Found a picture on the Sherman Minutia site , its a  M4A4T.  That's a 1950s re engined French M4A4 . Hopefully Rubicon is just pulling our legs 

Hint: You will not find a match on the Sherman Minutia site... 

[johan]

is it a grizzly?

[Rubicon Models]

is it a grizzly?

nope!

[ultravanillasmurf]

is it a grizzly?

nope!

Grizzlies have a cast hull.
http://ultravanillasmurf.blogspot.co.uk/2016/02/grizzling-m4a5-grizzly.html

[ultravanillasmurf]

Found a picture on the Sherman Minutia site , its a  M4A4T.  That's a 1950s re engined French M4A4 . Hopefully Rubicon is just pulling our legs 

Hint: You will not find a match on the Sherman Minutia site... 

The IDF had a re-engine programme to standardise their mixed Sherman fleet, could it be an M4A3 with an M4/M4A1 type radial engine?

[Rubicon Models]

The IDF had a re-engine programme to standardise their mixed Sherman fleet, could it be an M4A3 with an M4/M4A1 type radial engine?

We are still focused on WW2, no post-war Shermans!

[Rubicon Models]

For those who have Facebook access, we have also posted this
image for discussion.  May be comments there could inspire you
guys a little bit...  Here is the link:

https://www.facebook.com/rubiconmodels/

[sandsmodels]

looks like a larger rear plated m4 (sherman 1) only m4 and m4a1 had that engine deck, the same vehicle that italeri/warlord do, except the rear plate.