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

[Si Benson]

These tracks are similar to the Revell 1/72 link and length…a bit of a challenge!
it looks like you’ve successfully got them on ?

[HAWKERHUNTER]

Looking good Jim.

[Jim R]

At last a bit of an update. Well actually quite a lot
Rear plate fitted. Resulted in an odd step - I don't think it was an error from me. Easily filled anyway.

Prepared all the rockets. The instructions said that each rocket had to have a flat sanded top and bottom - strange. They wouldn't fit otherwise and it made an area for glue.

Lower rack fitted into launcher.

All the other parts of the launcher.


Along the sides of the launcher are two springs. As always with springs there was a horrible mould line so they were replaced with pieces cut from acupuncture needles.

The hull parts joined and all the odds and sods fitted and then MRP black primer. Some Tamiya OD was airbrushed around the wheels.

Thanks for looking in

[minitnkr]

Looking good.

[scottie3158]

Very nice, I do the same replace moulded springs with real ones or wound wire.

[papa 695]

Nice work so far Jim, it’s coming along very nicely indeed.

[Si Benson]

nice work Jim ?

[Jim R]

Well the end is in sight. The hull is just about done. I forgot the decals so I've had to put them on after weathering so they will need "blending in".




The rocket launcher is fitted to the turret. No real attachment points so very fiddly. The launcher itself has awkward PE grills front and back.






Might even get it finished within the timescale

[Steven000]

Love the weathering, looking good ?

[minitnkr]

Nicely done.

[scottie3158]

Really looking good mate.

[Jim R]

Completed within the time frame which is good. Not a bad little kit. Thanks Lee for the GB



A few more pictures in the completed section. Thanks to all who commented.

[scottie3158]

Jim,
That's a beauty mate.