Formations M4A4 direct vision based M50, 1967
Clear parts locations were carefully cut into the turret
Turret ring to fit the hull
Turret bustle not accurate
Turret bustle not long enough
Turret bustle more accurate
DML SmartKit Panther barrel cut to the right size
Direct vision ports welded shut with string and superglue
Pattern for adding the HVSS to the M4A4 hull
Hull with HVSS
Original M4A4 engine deck removed
M50 1967 Cummins engine deck
Bottom hull French modification
Detailed the grouser compartment covers
Air inlet grills now in place
Weepholes drilled through and enlarged
Missing screwhead added to the mantlet, right side
Missing screwhead added to mantlet top
Missing screwhead added, left side corrected
Test fit, current state
Fenders made from aluminum sheet
Missing ring added to gun mantlet
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28 May 2016, 17:00
Florin MoldovanThank you! It's an Israeli M50 based on a M4A4 Sherman Revalorisé hull, with Cummins diesel engine and CN 75-50 gun, derived from the German KwK42. Saw active service between 1956-1973. This one will be a 1967 version.
6 June 2016, 12:03
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Formations M4A4 direct vision hull with Formations M50 turret, some Dragon parts and AFV Club HVSS and T-80 tracks
