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  1. CDW
    Each of the six trucks consist of sixteen parts and are a bit fiddly to assemble but look good when finished I think. The part fit is not entirely ‘Tamiya-like’ but not too shabby. Probably just a wee bit over engineered. It is what it is but don’t consider this a put down of the kit. Just have a feeling some modelers won’t like it due to all the parts/pieces.
  2. CDW
    The kit includes a basic photo etch sheet for various detail pieces including these headlamp guards. The wiring shown here is not included, instead I used .1 mm lead wire for this.
  3. CDW
    Once the suspension and road wheels are added to the Lee, the similarity and evolution of design between the Lee and the Sherman will be easy to see.
  4. CDW
    Once it’s all done it will look like this closed up and liked this opened up The panel fit is tight enough that magnets will not be needed.
  5. CDW
    Yes, the M3 was the precursor of the M4 Sherman, USA's primary tank for WW2. It was a stop-gap measure until the Sherman was fully developed and put into production. If you compare the two vehicles, you will notice a similarity in the chassis and power train of both tanks. Indeed it resembled those early WW1 tanks in many ways.
  6. CDW
    Have not decided yet, but I may build magnetic fasteners to allow removal of panels to allow major parts of the interior to be viewed. The engine bay cover is an example.
  7. CDW
    When I look at these vehicles, it reminds me of extremes in every category: cramped, heat, cold, fire trap, etc. I was never interested in being a “tanker” though I do admire and respect those who served in that capacity.
  8. CDW
    While there was a pair of 30 cal guns mounted here, there was little to no way to swing the aim left or right, nor to elevate. Even the main gun had very small lateral movement or elevation. Maybe 15 to 20 degrees total I’m guessing. The main turret mounts a 37 mm gun that fully rotated.
  9. CDW
    What a ship. I bet there were no others even close to this in terms of "luxury" battleships. Must have been a source of national pride when they were built or at least the pride of their dictator. 🤔
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  11. CDW
    Your glass work looks remarkable in these photos.
  12. CDW
    What good reference sources did you find for Roma. Any books?
  13. CDW
    There’s a lot packed in here, but still quite a bit more to go for the interior. Gotta drop back to do some detail painting.
  14. CDW
    Main gun and ammunition cabinets added
  15. CDW
    The subtle effect of the pastels looks very very nice.
  16. CDW
    Look what's coming soon (pre-order only right now from Sprue Brothers) to your hobby shop. The massive 1:200 Gallery Models IJN Yamato. Antiquated, overpriced, Nichimo Yamato's will be relegated to door stops after this one comes out. Boy oh boy, the bottom will drop out on the value of those old kits. I just had to tempt you with this: Scalehobbyist.com: IJN Battleship Yamato by Gallery Models
  17. CDW
    Bad to the bone! Very nice model Denis.
  18. CDW
    Steady as she goes
  19. CDW
    Ironic she was sunk by the Nazi's.
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    Wow, EG, that looks awesome! Congratulations, you have worked long and hard to arrive at this level of perfection. Encouraging to see you do it.
  22. CDW
    Yes, the M4A1's used radial engines, but these proved underpowered and required complete overhaul after just 200 hours of service. The M4A2's introduced the General Motors diesel engine which was much more favorable for power and serviceability.
  23. CDW
    By all accounts I have read, the M3's were built as a stop-gap measure until the M4 Shermans reached full production status. I suspect the radial engines were in production for aircraft use and as they were available in quantity, used as the tank powerplant. Could be wrong about that as it's just a guess on my part. I read that the M3's provided to the Russians were rather despised, but they nevertheless stood their ground and sometimes performed well against Panzer III's and early Panzer IV's at Kursk and at Stalingrad. I recall reading one time the rivets that were used extensively on the tank hull became shrapnel for the M3 tank crews when the vehicles were hit by enemy fire.
  24. CDW
    An ocean going Ferrari...another great project. Looking forward to following your progress.
  25. CDW
    I was not as careful as needed to align the front armor plate on the hull, so an ensuing gap was filled with strip styrene.

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