R'Baker's 1/35 M4A3 Sherman Calliope

Rbaker

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Well Here is my entry for this build. will load some sprue shots laterIMG_0313[1].JPG
 

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AWESOME! I have an Italeri version but regrettably GB too short in duration for me to guarantee completion:sad:
Snails pace you know, but will keep an eye on;).........Jim:smiling3:
 

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looks an interesting kit,Richard,should be a fun build,;)
 

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Looking forward to seeing those sprues! Hope it will be an enjoyable build.
 
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AWESOME! I have an Italeri version but regrettably GB too short in duration for me to guarantee completion:sad:
Snails pace you know, but will keep an eye on;).........Jim:smiling3:

The italeri version is a nice kit Jim I built it a while back. I'll be keeping an eye on your build Richard go see how they compare I wouldn't mind having a go at it some day
 

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Jim reading up on this the Rocket Rails are from Italeri.

Academy have you cutting two holes in the turret to fit the rails shall see how that goes when I get to it

Here is the sprue shots
 

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Rbaker

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Well some progress made the bogies are built and the hull bottom has had a few bits added.

Kit has the usual guide marks for items on the hull
 

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Gauge1TrainsDK

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When the wheels stand up like that, they look like cool, futuristic, self-driving trash cans o_O But seriously, good looking finish.
 
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