Jim R's M4A2 Sherman with T40 rocket launcher. 1/72 UM models

[Jim R]

Firstly thanks to Lee for organising this GB.

My build will be the 1/72 scale UM kit








decals and a small PE fret

[Lee Drennen]

Oh Jim all those little bits ?. Glad to have you join us.

[HAWKERHUNTER]

That's an interesting model Jim.

[Si Benson]

What’s a great subject and choice of kit ….How very cool Jim

Built a few UM kits and found them pretty reasonable. As always I have every faith you’ll raise to challenge ?

[Jim R]

Made a start. The main body is 5 parts which fit perfectly. I glued a styrene rectangle into the bottom to give more strength to mount up the model onto a 'handle'.




Built up the bogies. Again just a bit of clean up. 7 tiny parts in each and a PE part still to add.

[Si Benson]

Nice start Jim?

[Richard48]

Looking good Jim.Never built a U.M kit
Richard

[papa 695]

Nice work so far.

[Jim R]

Thanks guys.

Added the PE to the bogies and fitted them onto the body. Apart from some of the location holes having to be slightly enlarged the fit is spot on so far.

[scottie3158]

Jim,
Up to your normal high standards.

[Jim R]

I have decided I hate link and length tracks!! Especially in 1/72 and with no "click" together. Done now though.


Built up the turret. Lifting hooks replaced with wire.

Started on the rockets and their launcher.

[Andy T]

Coming along nicely Jim

[Steven000]

Looks like a real pain those tracks, glad you made it work, looking good Jim ?

[Jim R]

Tracks and wheels all glued in place ....


.... and a coat of MRP black primer.

[scottie3158]

That's turn out very well mate.