Rubicon Models 1/56 Scale Ugandan M4A1 (76)w Sherman- Full Build Video
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- Опубликовано: 7 сен 2024
- The majority viewers of this video will be more than familiar with the legendry M4 Sherman Medium Tank. And its long service life throughout World War two and during the Korean War. But few will be aware of the use of the M4 Sherman by the African nation of Uganda. Between the years of 1969 until 1979. And its use by the Ugandans during the forgotten 1978-1979 Ugandan-Tanzanian War.
In 1969 Uganda then under the rule of President Milton Obote, received from Israel 12 modified M4A1 (76)w Sherman tanks. Apart of the military aid the Israeli Government was sending the then friendly African Nation. However, relations between Israel and Uganda would being to rapidly deteriorate when the infamous Ugandan Dictator General Idi Amin Dada in 1971. Resulting in any further Israeli aid to Uganda being cut off.
As for the 12 Ugandan Shermans, it remains unclear if said tanks were use in the military coup January 25th 1971. That deposed the government of President Milton Obote. Between 1971 until 1978, the Ugandan Shermans were used primarily in military parades, in Kampala.
Amin’s brutal and repressive regime against the people of Uganda. Bizarre messages to world leaders, and erratic behaviour. Made Amin a subject of morbid fasciation to the western world. Then 1974 Amin allowed a French documentary film crew, to film him. Which resulted in the documentary film General Idi Amin Dada: A Self Portrait. One of the highlights of said documentary film, sees Amin commanding a mock attack on “the Golan Heights”. While riding around on one of Uganda’s M4A1 Sherman tanks.
Then in October of 1978 Amin in desperation to prop up his hated regime; declared war on the neighbouring Tanzania. The Uganda M4 Shermans were used though out the Uganda-Tanzania War. With the last combat reports of the last surviving Ugandan M4 Shermans, being used in the defence of Kampala April 10-11th, 1979. Where the last of the operational Ugandan M4 Sherman tanks, were used in a last-ditch defence of Kampala. Against the advancing Tanzanians and Ugandan, Anti Idi Amin forces.
After the downfall of the Amin Regime. Reports of any operational Uganda M4 Shermans in the wake of the 1978-1979 war becomes hard to verify. Due to the political instability of Uganda, after the withdrawal of the victorious Tanzanian forces in 1980. However, a few largely intact wrecks of Ugandan Shermans have been spotted & documented by Western observers. Forgotten and quietly rusting away in various locations.
THE MODEL
The model by Rubicon models is a fanatic kit to make. With easy assembly for both Table Top War gamers and Scale Modellers. With some simple but well-defined details. The model was modified by myself via scratch building. To shape this WW2 Era M4A1 (76)w Sherman model into an Ex-Israeli M1 Sherman, turned Ugandan M4 Sherman.
I also made a fun diorama for the completed model. Set on a roadside on the road to Kampala. Depicting the desperate last stand of a Uganda M4 Sherman, circa April 10th to 11th, 1979. Lying in wait for the Tanzania forces.
Good Luck with all your ongoing projects & Thanks for Watching
1st Ugandan M4 I’ve seen well done
Thank you, I'm glad you liked the unusual nature of this model. Its not every day one gets such high praise from the model company in question. Thank you for that and a huge thanks for watching! I had a real blast making this kit and do have a few other Rubicon kits in the stash. Thanks for making some really fun and easy to make scale model armour. Keep up the great work to everyone at the Rubicon Models team.
Great build! Looks like a lot of fun :D
Thank you Matt, I'd strongly recommend that you try a Rubicon Models Tank kit. They are simple and easy to make. Great for beginners , Table Top War Gammers and modelers who want an easy armour kit.
Great job. It's awesome to see the Sherman under a different set of markings. Great job on the diorama base and figures. One suggestion. Tone down the stark white of the tank hatches.
Bill
Thank you, Bill. I’m glad you love the look of the Ugandan Sherman & the diorama. Your right I probably should have weathered the interior white of hatches. After all the Ugandan Shermans had been in US service during WW2. Before being salvaged by the Israelis and used in the IDF until the late 1960s. When they were given to Uganda prior to Idi Amin’s coup. Anyway thanks for watching
loved the end result and can't wait for the Angolan t34.
Thank you i'm glad that you liked the end result. I haven't made an Angolan T-34/85 which is a great idea for a future project. I have made an Austrian T34/85 made from the Airfix kit . Which there is a build video on this channel. Thanks for watching
an angolan t34 would make a great future project.
Hello everyone. As promised here is the link to the Tank Encyclopaedia's Article on Uganda’s use of the M4 Sherman. Which was huge inspiration and source of information for this project. LINK: tanks-encyclopedia.com/coldwar-uganda-medium-tank-m4a1-76-sherman-ugandan-service/
In the meantime, if you found this Obscure African use of well-known tank. Make sure you check out my video on the Tamiya 1/48 Scale T-55A. In the colours of an Eritrean T-55, used during the 1998-2000 Eritrean-Ethiopian Border War. With its diorama depicting the aftermath of the March 1999 Battle of Tsorona.
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Thanks for watching and good luck with all your ongoing projects
Gotta love those rubicon kits, cracking build, diorama and vjdeo of an unusual subject, may have to copy your idea and build a Ugandan sherman myself. Did you ever build the Somali t34 mentioned in one of your earlier videos
I'm glad to hear that you have been inspired to tackle a Ugandan Sherman. As for the planned Somali T-34, I decided to make the Airfix T-34/85 kit into an Austrian Army T-34 . I do plan to get my hands on a Rubicon Models T-34 for a possible future build and make that as a Somali T-34. As you said Rubicon kits are fun to make. Thanks for Watching