"COED 40"all wrapped up

[gordy]

parts layout (minus the cement cores)
http://sleep-paralysis.org/portfolio/sherm/sherm100.jpg

engine deck bags
http://sleep-paralysis.org/portfolio/sherm/sherm102.jpg

engine deck bags (back)
http://sleep-paralysis.org/portfolio/sherm/sherm101.jpg

complete buildup
http://sleep-paralysis.org/portfolio/sherm/sherm103.jpg

backview
http://sleep-paralysis.org/portfolio/sherm/sherm104.jpg

front
http://sleep-paralysis.org/portfolio/sherm/sherm105.jpg

close up of plank ends :)
http://sleep-paralysis.org/portfolio/sherm/sherm106.jpg

[Guest]

Wow,it looks AWESOME,Gordy :thumb: :thumb: Thanks for posting it ! Cheers.
Kenneth :lol:

[yeo_64]

OOPS,sorry,forgot to log-in :( ;that's me,by the way.
Kenneth :lol:

[James Tainton]

simply elegant. and very amzing. ;)

[brc34]

great stuff gordy.... put my pre-order in at vls
last week...based on the description david gave me
thanks for your hard work!
brian

[James Tainton]

did you carve the sand bags?

[gordy]

thanks Brian, Ken and James the sandbags were done soft :)

[mgard]

Gordy,

First off, I want to complement you on the fine work you did. Secondly, I have a question. I saw this conversion set listed on the VLS page as a future item. It was listed as a Flame tank. Is this conversion for a flamethrower tank? And if so, will there be parts for that conversion?

Thank you,
Mike

[dharper]

HI Michael,

This vehicle is a standard M4A3 issued to the Marines for use on Iwo Jima. All of the modifications for use of the Flame gun are internal and so invisible to the viewer. But the markings and wood and sandbag layout are that of "COED 40" a flame tank.

Thanks,

David

[ShermiesRule]

Why is it called COED40? Is that the name of a specific tank you are trying to model?

[gordy]

Michael, thanks :) Dave's better at answering those questions since when it leaves my desk how it's marketed and sold is not in my hands :)

Alan, Yes, a specific tank :)

[TreadHead]

Howdy gordy,

Man....that stuff looks superb! And, if I'm understanding this correctly, you sculpted the bags yourself? What did you use for your medium?

Tread.

[Stuke Sowle]

I'm not usually a fan of Shermans, but this one is kinda cool looking with the extra armor.

Any updates??