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M-50 Israeli Sherman - FINISHED - MP Models - 1:35 Scale
CDW replied to CDW's topic in Non-ship/categorised builds
Indeed, I would love to do that. -
M-50 Israeli Sherman - FINISHED - MP Models - 1:35 Scale
CDW replied to CDW's topic in Non-ship/categorised builds
When Israel became a nation in 1948, Shermans were available in significant quantities as surplus from WW2 military equipment stockpiles. Many armies the world over had Sherman tanks in their military inventories. -
M-50 Israeli Sherman - FINISHED - MP Models - 1:35 Scale
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Don't be a stranger, Chris. Come back soon. -
M-50 Israeli Sherman - FINISHED - MP Models - 1:35 Scale
CDW replied to CDW's topic in Non-ship/categorised builds
Never played the simulations, but I used to see a lot of guys playing on tables at the hobby shops. Those games seemed quite involved. -
M-50 Israeli Sherman - FINISHED - MP Models - 1:35 Scale
CDW replied to CDW's topic in Non-ship/categorised builds
I've begun the build by cleaning up and assembling the Horizontal Volute Spring Suspension (HVSS) units and road wheels. The kit is from the 1980's and not on a par with modern armor kit offerings from Tamiya and other Asian manufacturers of today, but by taking the time to clean up the considerable parting lines, ejector pin marks, and flash, this model can be built to a very nice replica. I remember when armor modelers were entering and winning lots of regional IPMS contests with it in the 80's and 90's. Here is the progress thus far with the suspension components: As you can see, there is a considerable parting line right down the middle of each road wheel that requires time and attention to remove. Additionally, some holes must be resized by drilling out the holes in the suspension units where the road wheels attach. Definitely not a shake and bake kit. The kit provides individual track links, something that was found on very few if any other armor kits at the time this kit was produced. But again. painstaking attention must be given to clean up each link, as the ejector pin marks can be clearly seen in the photo. The model comes with a very nice resin turret and accessories, a turned aluminum gun barrel, and a sheet of photo etch.
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In the mid-1950's Israel became alarmed at the growing strength of the Arab armies, especially in the growing numbers of Soviet supplied tanks. As a partial solution, Israel and France teamed up to develop a modified Sherman tank mounting a high velocity 75 mm gun, as used on the French AMX-13. The first of these arrived in time to see action in the 1956 Suez Campaign. Over the years, the M-50 Shermans were modified with more powerful engines and HVSS suspensions, enabling them to soldier on through the 1967 and 1973 wars. This build will model one of the later modified M-50 Sherman versions from the 60's through the 80's.
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Thank you Patrick
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Thanks Ken
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Thanks OC
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I would love to own a truck like this.
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We can dirty it up in a diorama. Anything I do now might not match the diorama terrain. Since this version is part of the Normandy 1944 campaign, need to do something that fits this time frame. I have a Stuart light tank, but not sure it was used at Normandy. Maybe a Sherman.
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You drive, and I'll ride shotgun.
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After the "finished" photos were taken, realized the windshield wipers have not been added yet. I'll add them after these photos are published. Have not decided for sure, but may do a diorama with this recovery vehicle and a tank. Going to think it over and see what I can come up with.
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Thanks guys. It's done freehand with an airbrush. You get your paint thinned down at something like a 3 parts paint to 7 parts thinner. Then you turn down your air pressure to around 12 - 14 lbs. and make light use of the airbrush trigger.
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I took that photo with a flash. Here, I used the same photos and adjusted the light in photo editor. Do these look any better?
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Oh c'mon....nothing wrong at all about saying something about the tires. Nothing to feel bad about at all. If you are following something I build, I always want to hear comments from those watching, particularly if you think there is something I can do to make the model better. No offense taken and I hope you always feel free to make suggestions.
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Need to find something suitable for cable, to rig the winch and boom. In the home stretch now.
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And if you go to the :31 second mark of this video, it appears the rear tires are mounted as mine are as well...so I don't know. Flip a coin.
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I don't mind if you make a suggestion...too late. They are glued down and will probably destroy it trying to remove them. The good news is, at least one other online build has them mounted in the same direction as mine. 😂 Interesting if you look...the box art has the front tires mounted same as I have them.
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You're saying that because you're a Marine. I know you sleep with your rifle. Me too. 🙂
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What a great looking boat. Really looking forward to seeing your build on this model.
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Will need to install windows before the top can be glued down. Next, will finish up the painting of the tires, install them and the front fenders.
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Beautiful model, Jack!
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