Sherman is coming (2 Viewers)

[tommy416]

Speaking of sherman , i had a job that took me to the American Armor museum today ... it is a M4 E8. By the star on the turret you can see real shrapnel damage !!

 

[Vezzolf]

Finally a Sherman!!! This will be my 1st FL tank. Start saving your pennies now fellas.

The FL Sherman does not seem to have a turret number so I guess multiples should work in a medium size diorama scene.......As in Tommy's photos at the museum, hopefully there will be a US tank commander made available to fit inside the turret hatch along with some US tank riders....Now that would be AWESOME and also a bit pricey:wink2:....But I would be on board just the same.{sm4}{sm4}:salute::

 

[Phantom Warrior]

The FL Sherman does not seem to have a turret number so I guess multiples should work in a medium size diorama scene.......As in Tommy's photos at the museum, hopefully there will be a US tank commander made available to fit inside the turret hatch along with some US tank riders....Now that would be AWESOME and also a bit pricey:wink2:....But I would be on board just the same.{sm4}{sm4}:salute::

I suspect the Sherman is a prototype and not all the insignia and correct numbers are on it yet. The final version could have a lot more.

Terry

 

[Mitch]

Hoping they keep the markings to a minimum personally.
Mitch

 

[6th Wisconsin]

Well, the only two Sherman's I have are specialized vehicles from Figarti. I have been waiting for a regular Sherman. Since I have a few FL paras and love the looks of this piece, I believe this will be my first FL vehicle (although I did try to buy a panzer off of EBay once.

 

[binder001]

Terry informed me about the addition of an M4 to the FL line. Initial impression is very favorable. As Terry said - it is an M4 with the 75mm gun and added applique armor. The photo looks like it typifies the most common US tank in Normandy. The US Army tried to keep the logistics manageable by only sending M4's and M4A1's to France with the initial tank battalions and armored divisions. In July the 76mm-armed M4A1s came to the continent and by August-September the later versions of M4A3 started appearing.

I will be interested to see more of this tank as time progresses. An M4 like this was the most common US tank in Normandy and during the breakout and into the Battle o the Bulge, so there are lots of possibilities for repaints by FL or by customizers. UK forces also received some M4s (in addition to the M4A1s, M4A2s and M4A4s - the British Tank Commission doesn't seem to have said "no" to much).

I usually don't follow First Legion, but might watch the site periodically to see how this turns out.

At least it IS a tank used commonly by the Americans as opposed to a couple recent offerings from another manufacturer!

Gary B.

 

[Mitch]

Always nice to know it actually served in the area its released for!!
Mitch

Terry informed me about the addition of an M4 to the FL line. Initial impression is very favorable. As Terry said - it is an M4 with the 75mm gun and added applique armor. The photo looks like it typifies the most common US tank in Normandy. The US Army tried to keep the logistics manageable by only sending M4's and M4A1's to France with the initial tank battalions and armored divisions. In July the 76mm-armed M4A1s came to the continent and by August-September the later versions of M4A3 started appearing.

I will be interested to see more of this tank as time progresses. An M4 like this was the most common US tank in Normandy and during the breakout and into the Battle o the Bulge, so there are lots of possibilities for repaints by FL or by customizers. UK forces also received some M4s (in addition to the M4A1s, M4A2s and M4A4s - the British Tank Commission doesn't seem to have said "no" to much).

I usually don't follow First Legion, but might watch the site periodically to see how this turns out.

At least it IS a tank used commonly by the Americans as opposed to a couple recent offerings from another manufacturer!

Gary B.

 

[spartan71]

First Legion Products are greatly done, I guess you will not even look at the other manufacturer's since you seem not to like them. Not unless you like the aggravation of finding things wrong.

 

[Vezzolf]

Well I as I see it, there is nothing wrong with pointing out errors if indeed the errors do exist and are blatant or quite obvious since all these hobby purchases are not in-expensive...It keeps military miniatures from becomming "just toys":wink2:

 

[Mitch]

Not really sure what Spartan's post was about or, whom it was aimed at??? However, I fully agree with Frank's comments if a manufacturer gets something wrong and FL have also then there is for me, no aggravation, hassle, problem with stating what it is. Its exactly what should be done and, in this case I don't know enough about the minutia of a Sherman so, Gary's input is greatly appreciated.

I now don't want to spend hundreds of pounds on an item to have to convert it myself to make it correct. If we don't want to hear what is wrong with an item by anyone either don't read these posts or, complain where it should be aimed at the manufacturers.
Mitch

Well I as I see it, there is nothing wrong with pointing out errors if indeed the errors do exist and are blatant or quite obvious since all these hobby purchases are not in-expensive...It keeps military miniatures from becomming "just toys":wink2:

 

[spartan71]

Not really sure what Spartan's post was about or, whom it was aimed at??? However, I fully agree with Frank's comments if a manufacturer gets something wrong and FL have also then there is for me, no aggravation, hassle, problem with stating what it is. Its exactly what should be done and, in this case I don't know enough about the minutia of a Sherman so, Gary's input is greatly appreciated.

I now don't want to spend hundreds of pounds on an item to have to convert it myself to make it correct. If we don't want to hear what is wrong with an item by anyone either don't read these posts or, complain where it should be aimed at the manufacturers.
Mitch

It was not directed at you, if a Manufacturer keeps making mistakes, and it is troubling someone. And has become a scab, Why do they keep coming back??, , why do they return?, do they like scratching that scab, or just live looking for something that is off, on any given piece?, Do not buy what you do not like, or see that something is wrong, The Manufacturer's make what they want, what ever we might say, if that is not obvious then.......
And its kinda hard to skip a criticism, when its below the heading. Some people prefer the happiness that a piece they been waiting for to be made, and not get ruined by a critic. I have asked in another part of this forum, that if anything is wrong with a model, please do not criticize it and ruin it for everyone on the same thread, Post the Criticism in a separate thread. If anyone wants to read it then it does not force anyone to actually read it, not unless that is the intention, for no one to have the choice but to read it.... We could go at this for on and on. As I asked everyone, Are you for or against a separate thread , so it does not ruin it for people that do not care to know.

 

[spartan71]

And just in case it comes up again, That I am trying censorship. I am proposing a choice of views, for people not to read the critics has to say, or read what the critics has to say. Unobstructed. Two different views without any prejudice to sway, anyone that does not want it.

 

[sammy719]

Wouldn't it be nice to have someone start a decent thread and NOT have it turn into a scale/color/theatre ops. just for the same ol song and dance?? give it a break fellows, the tank hasn't even been put into production yet and the BS is already starting?? take a day off of critique and let a few enjoy the hobby for all it's flaws and warts...Sammy

 

[uksubs]

Wouldn't it be nice to have someone start a decent thread and NOT have it turn into a scale/color/theatre ops. just for the same ol song and dance?? give it a break fellows, the tank hasn't even been put into production yet and the BS is already starting?? take a day off of critique and let a few enjoy the hobby for all it's flaws and warts...Sammy

So Sammy are you saying your not interested in the history of the item your buying then ? as I found that very interesting to here people view on the subject .

 

[uksubs]

And just in case it comes up again, That I am trying censorship. I am proposing a choice of views, for people not to read the critics has to say, or read what the critics has to say. Unobstructed. Two different views without any prejudice to sway, anyone that does not want it.

Shoe on the other foot you could say you keep posting about critics across different threads is just as bad maybe you should leave it for the mods to run the forum ^&confuse

 

[uksubs]

Terry informed me about the addition of an M4 to the FL line. Initial impression is very favorable. As Terry said - it is an M4 with the 75mm gun and added applique armor. The photo looks like it typifies the most common US tank in Normandy. The US Army tried to keep the logistics manageable by only sending M4's and M4A1's to France with the initial tank battalions and armored divisions. In July the 76mm-armed M4A1s came to the continent and by August-September the later versions of M4A3 started appearing.

I will be interested to see more of this tank as time progresses. An M4 like this was the most common US tank in Normandy and during the breakout and into the Battle o the Bulge, so there are lots of possibilities for repaints by FL or by customizers. UK forces also received some M4s (in addition to the M4A1s, M4A2s and M4A4s - the British Tank Commission doesn't seem to have said "no" to much).

I usually don't follow First Legion, but might watch the site periodically to see how this turns out.

At least it IS a tank used commonly by the Americans as opposed to a couple recent offerings from another manufacturer!

Gary B.

Interesting post Gary keep it up:salute::

 

[binder001]

Sorry that there are those who believe that I am out to "ruin" their hobby. That was never the intention. As suggested, I do not buy what I do not like. As far as making comments, I do believe in "caveat emptor" and I do believe in making the consumer aware if something is grossly misrepresented.

Personally I am quite curious to see this offering from First Legion.

Gary B.

 

[Panzer ace]

Wouldn't it be nice to have someone start a decent thread and NOT have it turn into a scale/color/theatre ops. just for the same ol song and dance?? give it a break fellows, the tank hasn't even been put into production yet and the BS is already starting?? take a day off of critique and let a few enjoy the hobby for all it's flaws and warts...Sammy

Sammy:

Good luck with that one. Start a post on this forum about the bacon and eggs you had for breakfast and someone who watches the Food Network or knows how to work Google will tell you what you did wrong in the preparation and consumption of your meal.

-PA

 

[spartan71]

Shoe on the other foot you could say you keep posting about critics across different threads is just as bad maybe you should leave it for the mods to run the forum ^&confuse

There was a shot at the bow at " other manufacturer", so it crossed threads, that is why I crossed threads, and as far as the mods. What I must be saying must be within the parameters of what is allowed in the forum. And people advises to not read what someone does not like... and block that member. But you are reading mine? And what is wrong about criticizing the critics?

 

[uksubs]

There was a shot at the bow at " other manufacturer", so it crossed threads, that is why I crossed threads, and as far as the mods. What I must be saying must be within the parameters of what is allowed in the forum. And people advises to not read what someone does not like... and block that member. But you are reading mine?

So going by what your saying critics must be within the parameters as well allowed by the forum !you could say you keep bringing up critic across thread is thread jacking :wink2:^&grin joke