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Bob C

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Israeli M51 Sherman
« 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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Re: Israeli M51 Sherman
« Reply #1 on: November 29, 2021, 08:01:04 PM »
A new line for you Bob -- just enjoy
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Re: Israeli M51 Sherman
« Reply #2 on: November 30, 2021, 12:17:03 PM »
Valley of  Tears is inspiring you?
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Re: Israeli M51 Sherman
« Reply #3 on: November 30, 2021, 02:02:21 PM »
Should be good.
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Re: Israeli M51 Sherman
« Reply #4 on: November 30, 2021, 02:50:04 PM »
Yes it is.

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Re: Israeli M51 Sherman
« Reply #5 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.
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Re: Israeli M51 Sherman
« Reply #6 on: December 05, 2021, 07:18:56 PM »
One day Kevin.

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Re: Israeli M51 Sherman
« Reply #7 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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Re: Israeli M51 Sherman
« Reply #8 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.
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chriswil42

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Re: Israeli M51 Sherman
« Reply #9 on: January 08, 2022, 02:01:42 PM »
A good start Bob.  Ready for Wednesday's meeting?
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Re: Israeli M51 Sherman
« Reply #10 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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Re: Israeli M51 Sherman
« Reply #11 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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Re: Israeli M51 Sherman
« Reply #12 on: February 06, 2022, 11:21:28 AM »
That's a fair sized gun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Re: Israeli M51 Sherman
« Reply #13 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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Re: Israeli M51 Sherman
« Reply #14 on: February 06, 2022, 02:41:28 PM »
What size gun did it use Bob? 120mm?
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