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Cardboard Sherman Tank

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The real deal, with permission, PIERRE OLIVIER
I don't have the time to make this a remote controlled project at the moment but certainly in the near future I would like to do that.  For now, it will be a static display model

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The boys arrive at the Normandy Coast, it looks safe for now.
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The boys look out across the English channel.

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Suddenly a voice calls out from inside the tank "Hey guys is it safe to come out now?"

PIERRE OLIVIER SHERMAN TANK WEBSITE LINK

Always keep the non-cutting hand behind the knife when cutting cardboard.

Paper Sherman Tank Link
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I measured the plans which were printed in size a3 in mm and divided by 2.65 to get 1/6 scale measurements in inches.
Forming the base and sides of the tank. It looks really small next to the jeep. Wonder if the measurements are out. No, the Sherman is actually quite a small tank.

The weight of the cardboard is now beginning to show by causing sagging on the bottom section. I will have to shore it up some how without affecting the track. Well, that's the left side done except for the splash guard.



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Turret construction.

Corrugated cardboard is quite useful for curved surfaces. 
I might replace the gun mount later as it is not the right shape. OK, I have made a big mistake with the size of the turret. I thought something wasnt right with it aside from the shape that is. However, I'll role with this version for now. The turret is too high. I was supposed to make cuts along the top and fold the cardboard inwards to create the curved surface that the m4 has.

Adding edge trimming helps improve the overall look of the model.
I don't intend to alter the basic shape very much. I rounded off the rear of the turret along the edge.
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Sherman Transmission Bogies

Before I began this project I didn't know what a transmission bogie was, or a helferinnen for that matter. The parts that are missing from the bogie are the track skids and center wheel.

The driver sprocket should have 13 teeth but it was easier to cut an even number of teeth. The sprocket diameter is also too wide. The track is about 90" in length and to help speed up the paint job I watered down the paint - a lot.
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The track is hot glued together.
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Cupola and Turret Hatch

I tried a cardboard turret hatch hinge but it wasn't strong enough so I have bolted them together with small 1.5" metal hinges. The top is a plastic lid. I was looking for a take away coffee cup lid because they have interesting shapes on them.
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Duffy Washington welds a steel plate to the side of the tank.
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    • PLANS
  • DUFFY AND VICTORIA
  • THE GANG
    • COXSWAIN CHARLES PARKER
    • SGT JOE BRADLEY
    • LEYTENANT LISAVETA BRITCHKINA RUSSIAN SOLDIER DOLL
    • JAPANESE SOLDIER DOLL
    • LILI (LILLY) MARLENE
    • COMBAT CAMERAMAN GEORGE EASTMAN
    • WEAPON SPECIALIST BUCK REMMINGTON
    • TAKITA - DRAKER
    • DUFFY WASHINGTON
    • DIETER MARLENE
    • LEYTENANT KATYUSHA PRAVDA
    • CPL SARAH SPENCER
    • FIRE CHIEF BRADLEY
    • UNIT NURSES/MEDICS
  • V2 ROCKET AND CREW
    • V2 ROCKET CREW PART 2
    • V2 ROCKET CREW PART 3
    • V2 ROCKET CREW PART 4
    • The Chateau Construction
  • MAP MAKING
  • MOVIE CAMERA
  • LANDING CRAFT
  • TENTS
  • CARDBOARD SHERMAN TANK
  • TARDIS
  • Story Part 1
  • Story Part 2
  • STORY 3 JOE AND LISA AT THE BEACH
  • JOE AND LISA ON PATROL
  • JOE AND LISA ON SAY GOODBYE
  • FIN RESCUES LILI
  • German Soldier Doll
  • STEREO IMAGES
  • DOLL STOCKINGS
  • MOVIES
  • POLYMER FOOD
  • MINIATURE FLOWERS