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| Type: |
M4A3E8 Sherman |
Armament: |
76mm |
| Built: |
Oct 2010 |
Armor: |
108mm |
| Builder: |
Aaron Freeman |
Rating: |
40/4 |
| Status: |
Rolling Chassis |
Battles: |
0 |
| Owner: |
Aaron Freeman |
Points Earned: |
0 |
| Call Sign: |
Oddball |
Points Given: |
0 |
| Notes: |
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A dirty tank is a happy tank. The Sherman is very happy today. |
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The lower hull is first and built of 3/4 ply for structural integrity. |
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The upper hull is of 1/2 ply for sufficient strength to support the turret. |
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The butt end is beautiful. |
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The suspension mounts made from good beefy angle iron, steel rod, and flat bar stock. |
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The front and rear boggies are of the swivel style. Simple and effective for keeping the weels in contact with the track. |
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Center boggies get independent suspension not for the ride quality, but the ability to keep all wheels in contact with the track durring travel. |
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With wheels on the things is nearly ready to be bolted to the body. Now to prep and paint. |
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The idler wheel is designed so that each track can adjust tension independent of the other. No pesky tensioner axles bending after the abuse of battle. |
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