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Hi, Ivor. Thanks for the reference and warning.:thanx: Great idea. Also, the Bofors information is interesting. Best, Dave

Thanks for the welcome all!:thanx: [Also, don't worry, Rosie; she who must be obeyed is tolerant of my interests (sometimes)]:-D.

Thanks for the post, Hoseman. :goodidea: Neat builds and detail. Amazing that the M4 and the others are in 1/35 scale. :shocked: Cheers, Dave

Hi, Secondshooter, The picture/artwork is from the enclosure with a Bison decal sheet. Don't know, but doubt there are same for a bofors. Looks like we're both having a hard time.:embarrassed: Anyway, thanks for looking, and good luck! Cheers, Dave

Hello Sherman aficionados, I apologize if this is inappropriate for this forum, but.... I need help with my model of the October 1942 El Alamein Sherman II (M4A1). My plan is to build this tank of "B" squadron 3rd Royal Tank Regiment. My questions: (1) Was the demarcation between the camo colours hard (brush painted) or soft (sprayed)? (2) Which type of the two grouser bin / gas tank vent covers on the upper hull at the back of the tank should I use? The choices are rounded or squared off covers. (3) The engine deck has depressions at the far corners next to the engine access door corners. Dragon have parts to fill these if the modeler wishes to. Which, if any, should I use? (4) Were three perpendicular straps across the back of the box attached to the rear of the turret usually used? (5) should I add the lifting loops on the suspension bogies? And If so should they face up or down? (6) Any other suggestions and points to make the Oct. '42 Sherman II better would be much appreciated. Thanks for taking a look at this and for any help you can offer. Best, Dave:thanx:

Hello Sherman aficionados, I apologize if this is inappropriate for this forum, but.... I need help with my model of the October 1942 El Alamein Sherman II (M4A1). My plan is to build this tank of "B" squadron 3rd Royal Tank Regiment. My questions: (1) Was the demarcation between the camo colours hard (brush painted) or soft (sprayed)? (2) Which type of the two grouser bin / gas tank vent covers on the upper hull at the back of the tank should I use? The choices are rounded or squared off covers. (3) The engine deck has depressions at the far corners next to the engine access door corners. Dragon have parts to fill these if the modeler wishes to. Which, if any, should I use? (4) Were three perpendicular straps across the back of the box attached to the rear of the turret usually used? (5) should I add the lifting loops on the suspension bogies? And If so should they face up or down? (6) Any other suggestions and points to make the Oct. '42 Sherman II better would be much appreciated. Thanks for taking a look at this and for any help you can offer. Best, Dave:thanx:

My name is David, but will go by Dave. Hello from the sunny South. I'm an attorney in the Atlanta, GA, USA, area, who would love to own an AFV or other military vehicle but, alas, my wife has other plans. So... I just enjoy seeing them and riding if I can, researching their history, and also modeling WWII through Vietnam era vehicles. My hobbies include military history, historic restoration, the environment, government, trains, writing, etc. If you want more (boring :yawn:) info, you can read http://peachtreecorners.patch.com/users/david-manley. Thanks for the opportunity to join you, and best regards. :thanx: