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[noli-poli]

While recuperating for 2 months (had a lung tumor removed...thank God it's benign) I got bored so I started working on one of my damaged British Sherman. I did a lot of plastic in high school but to try it in polystone was tough. Anyway, with Dremel tools and cannibalized parts here are the results including a conversion of a C21 Sherman Tank to ARV. Note original British Sherman #10 and I believe is the famous "Balaclava" of the 13/18 Hussars:

 

[noli-poli]

Here are more on the ARV. Markings are the Senior Regimental HQ (REME section) of the 13/18 Hussars, 27th Armoured Brigade.

 

[noli-poli]

Corrected tank name "Oddball"

 

[Louis Badolato]

Wow!!! That is unbelievable craftsmenship!! That has to be one of the best conversions I have seen!

 

[nmrocks]

Nicely done NP, always love a great conversion and glad to hear your doing well after your health issues.
Ray

 

[binder001]

1) VERY glad to hear that your are recovering!

2) Some good work on the conversions and modifications. Nice craftsmanship.

Trivia- in the future, the applique "patch armor" doesn't belong on a late hull Sherman.

Gary B.

 

[noli-poli]

1) VERY glad to hear that your are recovering!

2) Some good work on the conversions and modifications. Nice craftsmanship.

Trivia- in the future, the applique "patch armor" doesn't belong on a late hull Sherman.

Gary B.

Thanks. I will take it out.

 

[noli-poli]

Nicely done NP, always love a great conversion and glad to hear your doing well after your health issues.
Ray

Thanks

 

[noli-poli]

Wow!!! That is unbelievable craftsmenship!! That has to be one of the best conversions I have seen!

Thanks. I am working on the Chaffee too. I think there is too much stowage and couldn't see the profile of the tank. Besides, there were no 2 tanks alike in terms of stowage and names...now m other Chaffee "Rebel Rouser" (just need to re-position the MG mount) can fight side by side without looking identical. Working on the third Chaffee to be named " SKEETER," another famous tank name in WWII.

Please note pioneer tools, tank wrench and stell boxes I added. Also corrected 50 cal. MG mounting. It was resting on top of the loader hatch. I moved it back and based on reference pictures of the MG mount, the 2 legs are facing front . BTW, I was able to detach the driver's hatch and have the option of keeping it closed.

 

[bromhead]

well done