Texas Dancer (RoT tank 2)

[sotoolslinger]

Yeah well you have to consider who's building it

[Brian da Basher]

Oh my, there's hardly anything left of the plastic kit.

I was thinking he's getting close to the point where I'd just carve it out of a lump of dried Bondo.

Ron, you never lack for imagination and skill! I have no doubt that once this is done, everyone's going to be asking you where they can pick up such a magnificent tank kit.

Brian da Basher

[cthulhu77]

Dig it big time. Love the curved slopes !!!!

[arkon]

 

[Jacques Deguerre]

Man, this is getting better with each update! The Merkava-ish hull arrangement is very inspired.

[sotoolslinger]

Thanks y'all.

[Scooterman]

My the Putty-Fu be with you..........

[frank2056]

The reversed body idea is brilliant! The turret looks great, too - especially the rear. What is that? The front end from another Sherman?

[sotoolslinger]

Thanks all y'all Frank that is the trans housing from the front of a donor Sherman. I needed 2 for this project so I grabbed another one at the show last week. Shoppers warning grab all good deals at the beginning of the show. I passed up a 10 dollar cast hull Sherman and of course it was gone when I went back to get it so I got to pay twice as much.

[sotoolslinger]

It got a little more putty
Turret detailing



Little bit more putty on the hull

[Jschmus]

"A little bit more putty," he says.  I think this man could single-handedly keep the putty industry afloat.   

It's going to be beautiful when it's done, though.

Just out of curiosity, where does the name come from?

[frank2056]

I know it's a little late, but I think I have a Sherman hull somewhere, if you want it.

Too bad this isn't an Italian tank - you could call it "La Putti"

[sotoolslinger]

Thanks y'all and thanks Frank but I have all the Sherman I need
Jsc, there was actually an arms manufacturer in Texas during the War of Northern Aggression.
JH Dance and Brothers

[Jschmus]

Jsc, there was actually an arms manufacturer in Texas during the War of Northern Aggression.
JH Dance and Brothers

I just did some reading about them.  They started the war making mill machinery, yet turned out revolvers patterned after the Colt Dragoon.  They're some of the most sought-after weapons on the collectors' market, too.  It's a proud heritage you've given this beast.  Thank you for the history lesson.

[Old Wombat]

Another nice looking tank, Ron. Have you considered a 4th set of road wheels due to the slightly greater length of this tank?