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Title: Israeli M51 Sherman
Post by: Bob C on November 29, 2021, 07:59:43 PM: getting a bit tied up with the tracks on my light tank, so need a bit of a rest from it.
I'm going to start this 1/35 Scale Tamiya M51 Israeli Sherman, it might even be the start of an Israeli theme.
Anyway this is the box lid.
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Post by: MSea on November 29, 2021, 08:01:04 PM: A new line for you Bob -- just enjoy
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Post by: zak on November 30, 2021, 12:17:03 PM: Valley of Tears is inspiring you?
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Post by: chriswil42 on November 30, 2021, 02:02:21 PM: Should be good.
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Post by: Bob C on November 30, 2021, 02:50:04 PM: Yes it is.

Bob c
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Post by: Bigkev on November 30, 2021, 07:34:54 PM: Hi Bob,
I like the idea of an Israeli Sherman, up-gunned and improved.
Now about that backdrop photo.......you use in the finished article. Have you booked a holiday over there??
Watching with interest.
Bigkev
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Post by: Bob C on December 05, 2021, 07:18:56 PM: One day Kevin.

Bob c
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Post by: Bob C on January 08, 2022, 10:14:22 AM: Actually start the Sherman yesterday.
It's standard Tamiya very good molds and generally falls together, the lower hull comes in various parts but is strong once all connected.
The wheels need a bit more cleaning up than usual.
This is it so far.
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Post by: Bigkev on January 08, 2022, 11:58:07 AM: Hi Bob,
Another nice tank model from the workshop underway.
Will be an interesting build, and possible start of a new theme.
Bigkev
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Post by: chriswil42 on January 08, 2022, 02:01:42 PM: A good start Bob. Ready for Wednesday's meeting?
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Post by: Bob C on January 28, 2022, 07:02:06 PM: A bit slow with this one, it's not the kit just me must be old age, but here is a bit more progress. the suspension and wheels painted just for ease.
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Post by: Bob C on February 06, 2022, 10:49:56 AM: This Sherman is now coming along nicely. Most of the hull and turret is finished, the main gun barrel comes in two halves always more difficult to make the seam disappear.
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Post by: zak on February 06, 2022, 11:21:28 AM: That's a fair sized gun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by: Wizzel on February 06, 2022, 12:06:32 PM: This is going "great guns" Bob! Thanks to seeing some of your builds, I'm thinking of venturing into 1/35 scale.
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Post by: chriswil42 on February 06, 2022, 02:41:28 PM: What size gun did it use Bob? 120mm?
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Post by: Bob C on February 07, 2022, 06:55:46 PM: The gun was a slightly shortened French 105mm designed for the AMX-30 main battle tank with a big muzzle brake, yet to be fitted. Chris.
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Post by: Bigkev on February 07, 2022, 07:04:50 PM: It looks a fearsome beast nonetheless....!!
Bigkev
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Post by: Bob C on February 22, 2022, 01:31:32 PM: A bit more on this one, needs the body painting, Decaling and weathering.
Tools still need to be painted and attached, but nearly there.
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Post by: Bigkev on February 22, 2022, 05:23:32 PM: Wow Bob,
That is one heck of a gun!
I really like the weathering of the running gear that you have done so far.
Will it be ready for the next club meeting.
Bigkev
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Post by: MSea on February 22, 2022, 06:04:32 PM: Looking good Bob
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Post by: zak on February 25, 2022, 08:05:07 AM: I agree with Kev, nice looking running gear.
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Post by: chriswil42 on February 27, 2022, 02:54:36 PM: Very nice Bob.
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Post by: Bob C on March 09, 2022, 09:07:17 AM: Nearly finished.
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Post by: zak on March 09, 2022, 09:11:14 AM: Straight out of the factory?
Any weathering?
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Post by: Bob C on March 10, 2022, 11:08:10 AM: A little, it looks better than in the photo.

Bob c
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Post by: chriswil42 on March 10, 2022, 03:07:21 PM: It looks very nice indeed.
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Post by: Bigkev on March 10, 2022, 06:26:37 PM: Looks really impressive Bob.
Will it have some crew arranged around it when displayed?
Bigkev
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Post by: Bob C on April 14, 2022, 08:34:51 PM: This one is finished as well. A great kit as usual with Tamiya.
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Post by: Bigkev on April 14, 2022, 08:40:27 PM: Looks very realistic Bob.
It looks realistic against that backdrop....
Not a Sherman falling off the cliff in sight....
Bigkev
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Post by: zak on April 15, 2022, 08:04:54 AM: Great model.
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Post by: MSea on April 15, 2022, 12:30:19 PM: With the background photo and a quality model - not sure if it is a model or the real thing.
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Post by: chriswil42 on April 15, 2022, 02:34:16 PM: Exquisite model Bob.
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Post by: Bob C on April 15, 2022, 04:15:58 PM: Not on this one Kevin. Thanks for the comments everyone.

Bob c