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Assembling The Sherman

Assembling the M4 Sherman (76mm)

How to assemble your M4 Sherman (76mm) Tanks

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Step 1. Begin assembly of the Sherman by attaching the left-hand side track to the hull section.  Step 2. Next, attach the right-hand side track to the hull section.
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Below: Both tracks in place.  Step 3. Next, attach the hull rear piece to the rear of the hull section.
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Step 4. Attach the transmission housing to the front on the hull assembly.
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Step 5. Mount the upper hull on the lower hull assembly. Step 6. Attach the rear stowage rack. Below: The main hull is now completed.
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Step 6. We will now assemble the main turret by attaching the upp hull and lower hull pieces Step 7. Next mount the gun mantlet to the front of the turret. Note the mantlet has an arrow to help you orientate the piece. The arrow should face upwards on the tank.
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Step 8. Attach the 76mm gun to the mantlet. Step 9. Next place the 50.cal machine gun in the slot shown below.
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Step 10. Mount the hatch on the top of the turret. Alternatively you can glue it in open and place a tank commander in the open hatch. Below: The completed Sherman 76mm turret.
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Below: A fully assembled M4 Sherman (76mm).
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Last Updated On Monday, February 17, 2020 by Luke at Battlefront