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  1. snake7

    M4A4 Sherman VC Firefly, Halinski 1:25

    Loader, commander seats and gunner "throne":) Glued in basket By the way, that handle i didn't know what it for, it is turret traversing lock. Thanks to member on neighbour forum for the info. Also, i did it too long, so shortened it like it should. Probably the length of...
  2. snake7

    M4A4 Sherman VC Firefly, Halinski 1:25

    Thanks guys! Started to fill the basket Two long ammunition cartridges (little box on the side is for grenades), extinguisher, mg ammunition box and near it lever, that i didn't find what it for. Also there is box under gunner seat. It is has two foot switches: right for firing 17 pounder and...
  3. snake7

    M4A4 Sherman VC Firefly, Halinski 1:25

    Turret basket base You must pay attention to beams position around Already tired to dry fit it to turret and it sits well. Also inserts exactly into hull opening
  4. snake7

    M4A4 Sherman VC Firefly, Halinski 1:25

    And a little bonus for you with my new gadget :)
  5. snake7

    M4A4 Sherman VC Firefly, Halinski 1:25

    Took some time, but i finished tank gun! It consists of three main parts: gun rotor shield, gun mantled and gun barrel. Gun rotor shield. Pay attention that side ear must be put on not glued on gun left axis Gun mantled. Everything glued edge to edge, but because of double side and...
  6. snake7

    M4A4 Sherman VC Firefly, Halinski 1:25

    Gunner's telescopic sight I was confused that sight mount didn't connected properly to base, though I glued base in proper place and mount in proper angle. It just can not be put in 90 degrees to gun mount. So, i removed the base, glued mount with sight so it will sit properly and than...
  7. snake7

    M4A4 Sherman VC Firefly, Halinski 1:25

    0.30 cal. Browning MG paired to main gun and mount Was fun to assemble. Pay attention, that first you need to put the mount on left axel and then insert MG through the holes
  8. snake7

    M4A4 Sherman VC Firefly, Halinski 1:25

    I see you are on next level of comments :biggrin: Next is the gun mount. There was a critical point: does mount base fit into turret opening? And... it fits perfectly, without single adjustment! Success! :) Also i did a little trick - if you cut out whole base, it will be wobbly and...
  9. snake7

    M4A4 Sherman VC Firefly, Halinski 1:25

    Attached breech block and made a recoil guard... this was tough, though looks simple Complex frame shape that consists of 4 parts and you must align everything and then attach guards. Pay attention where is the top of firing chamber! I didn't paint frame cleanly with purpose, so it will blend...
  10. snake7

    M4A4 Sherman VC Firefly, Halinski 1:25

    After another small vacation, back to work Firing chamber with recoil cylinders Complex 3d shape and so power structure Now casing with mount axels Was in need to cut hole in tight scrolled tube for MG, without micro drill. Didn't know how to approach it, but eventually just did it...
  11. snake7

    M4A4 Sherman VC Firefly, Halinski 1:25

    Thanks. Of course, it will be opened. Just showed how it slides in and closes the breech. :)
  12. snake7

    M4A4 Sherman VC Firefly, Halinski 1:25

    Thank you, thank you, thank you. Trying my best :) First part of the gun is semi-automatic breech block It has interesting power structure and consists of several subparts: breech block, connecting ears and breech lock Ready Notice yellow cylinder that houses spring that actuates...
  13. snake7

    M4A4 Sherman VC Firefly, Halinski 1:25

    Thank you all! Before i turn to almighty 17-pounder, last detail was attached - storage box.
  14. snake7

    M4A4 Sherman VC Firefly, Halinski 1:25

    Thanks for suggestion, Micha. In a matter of fact I did them exactly by drawing scale: 0.6 mm for aerial A (the long one) and 0.5 mm for aerial B. With WS19 radio set aerials were pretty sick. I checked data about real thickness of this rod and it was about 13 mm, so in scale of 1:25 it's...
  15. snake7

    M4A4 Sherman VC Firefly, Halinski 1:25

    Thank you friends. Finished outer turret details: Gunners periscope with guard, ,metal vane sight and improved sight, bomb thrower ring, loader hatch lock pin, three lifting eyes, 8 hooks for camouflage scrim (i suppose) and two bases for aerials 'A' and 'B'. Some wire details were left to...
  16. snake7

    M4A4 Sherman VC Firefly, Halinski 1:25

    Took a little vacation with family and now back to the Sherman workshop :) Baskets, baskets, baskets. One with first aid kit, one with spare parts, one with MG ammunition and one is empty. In addition added hatches locks
  17. snake7

    M4A4 Sherman VC Firefly, Halinski 1:25

    Thanks Zathros! Radio set's control and junction boxes, binoculars case and big pouch (maybe for maps) Wire diagram was strange. So i did a little research and wired it differently. I don't claim it is the correct wiring, but definitely better then in diagrams. For instance, 2 aerial...
  18. snake7

    M4A4 Sherman VC Firefly, Halinski 1:25

    50.8 mm (2'') bomb thrower Fitted well into the designated hole View from outside. Outer edging will be glued later, when i will complete all turret outer details
  19. snake7

    M4A4 Sherman VC Firefly, Halinski 1:25

    Or throwing out cigarettes stubs :noteeth:
  20. snake7

    M4A4 Sherman VC Firefly, Halinski 1:25

    Two more errors that i forgot to mention: Opening rod handle is offset and must be parallel to locking pin. You can see the issue here And real one as it should be here In addition, part #335a must be white. Those little mistakes, but funny that concentrated all in one part. Next i...