Let’s go! New Sherman school! This has been a huge help to me, because I used to just identify a Sherman tank based off of its looks and not specific details you’ve shown me! Also thanks for all the scale model tips they really help!
Very pleased you are mentioning the many safety issues on the Sherman, which many of todays armchair generals do their best to deny. The early DV hatches were particularly hard to exit as they were not sprung, the crewman had to lift the full weight of the hatch wich was difficult if wounded. In early 1943 the hatches were counter-sprung making then much easier to lift. Because of safety issues, principally fire, the Sherman series were re-designed in late 1943. Along with 'wet' ammunition stowage on the hull floor, the large hull hatches were introduced which were fully counter-sprung. To do this the front hull angle and armour thickness was changed from 50mm / 56 degrees to 63mm / 47 degrees, the level of protection remained the same.
Fantastic - thank you. I've really enjoyed this series so far, and this episode was no exception. Great info - previously I only really knew about cast versus welded hulls, but not all these other variations.
Holy cow!!!!!!!! This is the only, and best info on these tanks that I know of!!!! How in the H^%L do you keep this in your head!!!!!!!! NOW, What Sherman do I want to build????? "And there you go". Easy for you to say!!!!! happy building everybody!!! cheers!
Thank you Hank. This is one aspect of Sherman development that I was never really clear on. Even with the variouse books I have on shermans (mostly modeling the Sherman). Great video.
Too long waiting for the next episode. Glad you could make this happen again, Hank! Carrying on with the hobby after a year of getting some basic advice from your channel after a long break from making model kits. Finally got my order of things in the process settled. I know which products to look out for as for building and painting. On a bit of a whimsical journey now with a never-built Panzer IV Ausf H with sloped armour from Amusing Hobby. Interesting concept that never was. But will be in my display case once finished 😀
Hi Hank, glad to see the Sherman class is back in session, I sure missed them. Good video, good info and looking forward to the next video. Happy Thanksgiving.
Great stuff! Wonderful, detailed information in an easy to digest form! I am looking to pick up a copy of the Sherman data sheet you created and have been using for this video series. I purchased two copies of the Spotter's guide on the website but can't seem to find the data sheet. Is that currently available anywhere?
Thank you for your support! I made a little tweak to the product description, so the whole product is currently "under review" by the product team. The Data Sheet should be available again on the site very shortly! Sorry for the trouble
Very important information in this video . I thank you for that .
Esoteric but very interesting, well done!
Let’s go! New Sherman school! This has been a huge help to me, because I used to just identify a Sherman tank based off of its looks and not specific details you’ve shown me! Also thanks for all the scale model tips they really help!
Alright!! Glad you're excited! Thanks for watching
@ can’t wait to see what you can teach me about the T23 76mm turret and the multiple mantlet designs it had!
Turrets will be coming soon! 👍
this is the best type of sherman identification
Thanks! Glad to hear it!
Very pleased you are mentioning the many safety issues on the Sherman, which many of todays armchair generals do their best to deny. The early DV hatches were particularly hard to exit as they were not sprung, the crewman had to lift the full weight of the hatch wich was difficult if wounded. In early 1943 the hatches were counter-sprung making then much easier to lift. Because of safety issues, principally fire, the Sherman series were re-designed in late 1943. Along with 'wet' ammunition stowage on the hull floor, the large hull hatches were introduced which were fully counter-sprung. To do this the front hull angle and armour thickness was changed from 50mm / 56 degrees to 63mm / 47 degrees, the level of protection remained the same.
Great info on the Sherman not readily available keep up the great work Hank
Will do! Thanks for the kind words!
Fantastic - thank you. I've really enjoyed this series so far, and this episode was no exception. Great info - previously I only really knew about cast versus welded hulls, but not all these other variations.
Holy cow!!!!!!!! This is the only, and best info on these tanks that I know of!!!! How in the H^%L do you keep this in your head!!!!!!!! NOW, What Sherman do I want to build????? "And there you go". Easy for you to say!!!!! happy building everybody!!! cheers!
Thank you Hank. This is one aspect of Sherman development that I was never really clear on. Even with the variouse books I have on shermans (mostly modeling the Sherman). Great video.
Too long waiting for the next episode. Glad you could make this happen again, Hank!
Carrying on with the hobby after a year of getting some basic advice from your channel after a long break from making model kits. Finally got my order of things in the process settled. I know which products to look out for as for building and painting. On a bit of a whimsical journey now with a never-built Panzer IV Ausf H with sloped armour from Amusing Hobby. Interesting concept that never was. But will be in my display case once finished 😀
Yes. Finally thank you. Sorry for being so annoying in requesting the return of this series. It’s like a drug I just can’t get enough of
Hi Hank, glad to see the Sherman class is back in session, I sure missed them. Good video, good info and looking forward to the next video. Happy Thanksgiving.
Great stuff! Wonderful, detailed information in an easy to digest form!
I am looking to pick up a copy of the Sherman data sheet you created and have been using for this video series. I purchased two copies of the Spotter's guide on the website but can't seem to find the data sheet. Is that currently available anywhere?
Thank you for your support! I made a little tweak to the product description, so the whole product is currently "under review" by the product team. The Data Sheet should be available again on the site very shortly! Sorry for the trouble
Great video
That was brilliant thank you. I've always wondered what was the reason for the different angles on the front hull armour and now I know. Cheers bud 🍻
Very interesting information, Good job
I find this series fascinating and I'm not even an armor modeler. You could count on the fingers of one hand how many armor models I've built!
You forgot the floor escape hatch! Seriously though, excellent presentation of the details, not easy to do.
A Video about the different Types of tracks could also be interesting greetings from germany 😊