Nigelr32 Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 I'm new on here and have just looked through your blog. I have rebuilt cars, and built race cars, and am about to start restoring a GPW Jeep. All I can think having read this is blog is Wow!!!! I cannot believe the dedication, skill and grunt you've put into this. I mean....who else repairs a vehicles structure with 1 1/2" steel plate, and casually states, "I had to machine the top section to fit the hull". I am gobsmacked!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rambo1969 Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Brilliant brilliant brilliant!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northrecce Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 What an amazing thread . Thank you Adrian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcspool Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 Something should be put down in some shape or form - digital or printed. Back in 2004, Adrian's restoration was first published on http://www.geocities.com/sherman_sn5271/ Meanwhile geocities.com closed down, after which many site were migrated to geocities.ws So for reference I post the link to Adrian's first restoration site: http://www.geocities.ws/sherman_sn5271/ Regards, Hanno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68427vette Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 pretty amazing:wow:,, and inspiring,, when i get in a RUT working on my armor,, i just re-read this thread... i have about 40+ dodges also,, and looking at how that mulitbank goes together is just mind boggling:cool2: keep the thread alive!!! see you at the 70th ??? i'll be coming over from the USA, and hanging out with JAAP, who just stopped by my place a few days ago, from the MVPA national event!! :nut: :beer: jeff c ohio, USA future sherman owner:-X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloodwheel Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 superb work:wow: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martg68 Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 speechless tbh! :wow: excellent thread and the work put in is just out-standing :shocked: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeferret Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Speechless for me too!!!!!!!!!!!!! My ferret just arrived 2 days ago and this thread was so inspirational....Just incredible work........There aren't any other words for now.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super6 Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Hi Adrian, can you tell me where the auxiliary generator lives in the fighting compartment? and how do you start it? with a rope pull? does it have a cover? must be a bit noisy and smelly. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Barrell Posted February 28, 2013 Author Share Posted February 28, 2013 Back left corner of the fighting compartment. It's precise position is dependent on the model of Sherman as M4A3 and M4A4 have the air cleaners close by which alters it's position very slightly. It has electric start by exciting the windings, provided that there is some power in the vehicle batteries or you can rope start it if needed. No cover, not particularly noisy but you weren't supposed to stay in the tank when it was running in case of exhaust leaks. Radial engine tanks duct the cooling air into the engine bay or fighting compartment to act as a heater. On other models, it just blows wherever! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Git Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 I'm always finding new stuff on this site to drool over and Adrian your Sherman is a thing of beauty. I loved all those shots when the graft is over and and OD goes on. There's just something sexy about a fresh coat of green paint on a big ol tank! Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Barrell Posted March 1, 2013 Author Share Posted March 1, 2013 That's when the real hard work begins! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeferret Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 An incredibly beautiful restoration....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BABaxter Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Amazing, what a fantastic job you have done, Well done on keeping something so beautifull alive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lssah2025 Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 Lovely restoration Adrian. I also like trying to find all of the CES kit to complete my vehicles, or trying to find the correct speedo Don't forget to let me know about the other thing when you get a chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_shadock Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Adrian, could you please provide a picture of the M4A4 panel instruments assembly please? I would like to create a page about Sherman panel instruments assembliy variants on "Sherman Minutia". thanks Pierre-Olivier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Barrell Posted November 6, 2013 Author Share Posted November 6, 2013 Pierre-Olivier, no problem, though I don't not have a suitable one of mine and the tank is away at the moment. I will take one soon or I can give you a scan from the manual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_shadock Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Adrian, I would prefer a photo of "the real thing", I already have a scan of the manual but I want to use both pics. thanks P-O Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SebBrady Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Just read through this, such an amazing job on this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferncha Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Yes I have a R-975 Radial engine 1950s engine complte with matching numbers for sale ferniechavez4@ gmail.com Fernman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferncha Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Have a R975 Radial engine 1950s complete with matching numbers for sale or trade ferniechavez4@gmail.com Fernman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Pearson Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Very nice restoration. I know of 5 shermans waiting for someone to collect them off the ranges, pretty complete too, together with 2 M10 TD's and a T34 ? Youll need a big Crane and low loader:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddy8men Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 that can be arranged :cool2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeferret Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 Just incredible...The old crew surly is smiling down on you.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shermania84 Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 This topic was the reason I got drawn to the HMVF forum because of the quality workmanship visible in the pictures and ultimately made me register. In fact your work has been of great importance to my scale 1/35 M4A3 build as the repaired sponson section on your M4A4 showed me exactly how thick the sponson plates needed to be in relation to the plate thickness of the lower hull section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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