A new year, a new project is begun. I’m building Academy’s 1/35 M51 Sherman. For those not familiar with the type, this was probably the ultimate development of any Sherman. The Israelis started with 76mm gunned M4A1E8s, replaced the gas radial engine with a Cummins Diesel engine, then modified the turret to accept a French made 105mm main gun. These tanks saw combat in IDF hands in the 1967 and 1973 wars where they faced off against T-54/55s, T-62s, M47s/M48s, and Centurions among other types. And the upgunned Shermans were able to help win the battles.
Anyways, this is Academy’s 90’s vintage kit that I’ll be building OOB, except for adding some stowage.
Today I completed the first couple of steps, assembling the HVSS suspension, and adding the return rollers to the lower hull sides
the biggest time killer was mold seam line clean up, and dinging up the idler and road wheel tires…
Hopefully this should move along at a quick pace now…
"Surely I have made my meaning plain? I intend to avenge myself upon you, Admiral. I have deprived your ship of power, and when I swing 'round, I intend to deprive you of your life."
FLSM
That's why I think this will move along more quickly now... hopefully? 
Shermanator…. I like that! 
) This kit has some play in the fit or placement of parts.