Sherman Ic Hybrid Firefly with "Platypus Grousers" 20th New Zealand Armoured Regiment

[troby]

Hi at all, this is my Sherman Ic Hybrid Firefly with "Platypus Grousers" 20th New Zealand Armoured Regiment .
Happy Modelling
Roberto

[OpanaPointer]

I've not heard that term before. Can you explain, please?

[troby]

The platypus grousers were used to both improve traction in soft terrain, as well as decrease the ground pressure of the tank. It's a allied version of "winterketten".

[troby]

[OpanaPointer]

The platypus grousers were used to both improve traction in soft terrain, as well as decrease the ground pressure of the tank. It's a allied version of "winterketten".

So they're the extensions on the tracks. Gotcha.

[Marcus]

Nice build! Interesting choice of topic as well.

/Marcus

[hucks216]

Clever use of camouflage on the gun barrel.

[OpanaPointer]

A little "flowered" metal at the burst point would have improved it, but I agree, that's a "sneaky Pete".