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 Author  Topic: source for 1:35 aftermarket 37mm M4 Cannon
JBG327

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Post a Reply To This Topic    Reply With Quotes     Edit Message     View Profile of JBG327  Posted on: Jul 14, 2015 - 4:52pm
Is there a source for JUST the 37mm cannon? The Italeria one leaves a bit to be desired. Specifically the magazine. Should be able to see through it,

What did you folks who used the kit parts do to make it more life like?

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Post a Reply To This Topic    Reply With Quotes     Edit Message     View Profile of David Waples  Posted on: Jul 14, 2015 - 7:07pm
Greetings,
I think the CMK type M3 anti tank gun is a step up over the Italeri design. The kit number is RA041 and you can still find them around. These are resin kits and the parts look pretty good. I have one in my collection in case I decide to build a 1/35 109. Don't anyone hold your breath for that one! Also if you're a believer that the gun still had its tires on this kit gets you there.
Dave

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JBG327

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Post a Reply To This Topic    Reply With Quotes     Edit Message     View Profile of JBG327  Posted on: Jul 15, 2015 - 12:07pm
Dave:

Looking for the M4 cannon, the standard 37 MM cannon. I have the 596 kit.

BUT, thank you for the information on the M3 AT cannon.

Jeff


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David Waples

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Post a Reply To This Topic    Reply With Quotes     Edit Message     View Profile of David Waples  Posted on: Jul 15, 2015 - 7:26pm
Well, Stu Hurley scratch built his own magazine and did a wonderful job with it. Patrick Matthews has done a very nice job with CAD drawings for the M4 but so far he has not released it on Shapeways in 1/35. Only larger scales. If he does release it in 1/35 I'll be buying a few myself. Kitty hawk models has released a 1/32 Airacobra but it's going to be a little too large of course. That's about all I'm aware of.
Dave

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JBG327

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Post a Reply To This Topic    Reply With Quotes     Edit Message     View Profile of JBG327  Posted on: Jul 16, 2015 - 11:55am
Thanks! I could not find one on line.

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Post a Reply To This Topic    Reply With Quotes     Edit Message     View Profile of Drew Cook  Posted on: Jul 21, 2015 - 3:14pm
I know this post is about a 1/35th scale M3 37 mm gun, but...

For those interested in the gun in 1/72nd scale, the best-looking representation I've seen by far is the one that comes in the S-Model jeep & gun combo kit # PS720047.

I believe S-Model is a Chinese company, and I've seen this kit go for $11-$12 on Ebay, with $8 shipping.

The build-up photos I've seen make this 37 mm gun an excellent addition to a Revell 1/72nd scale build of "The Boat That Must Not Be Named," as its been called lately .


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Bronco might do it in a kit with a jeep


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