Valcartier Sherman

[Darrell Zinck]

Hi Steve

Long time. Hope you're good.

That's a good question ref the M4A2(76)W HVSS Shermans. And the having friends part...that was funny too.

Forum, was there a #(s) that wasn't painted on? Can the 45-78*** CAR be ID'd through hull or turret stamps?

I have to go get eyes on one that's been re-painted a bazillion times and no one has any idea what its number originally was.

regards
Darrell

[David Herbert]

There will be a hull number stamped into the top of a towing eye at the rear and also possibly the front if the front end hasn't been changed. However this is of limited use as I believe that there is no direct relationship between the hull number and the ARN which is what would be used to identify it once in service.

David

[Jakko Westerbeke]

Originally Posted by David Herbert

There will be a hull number stamped into the top of a towing eye at the rear and also possibly the front if the front end hasn't been changed.

Assuming it hasn’t rusted away or been filled with paint in the mean time, of course.

[maple_leaf_eh]

Originally Posted by Darrell Zinck

Hi Steve

Long time. Hope you're good.

That's a good question ref the M4A2(76)W HVSS Shermans. And the having friends part...that was funny too.

Forum, was there a #(s) that wasn't painted on? Can the 45-78*** CAR be ID'd through hull or turret stamps?

I have to go get eyes on one that's been re-painted a bazillion times and no one has any idea what its number originally was.

regards
Darrell

I strongly suspect the 12e's Sherman was a pool or turned in example from almost anywhere in Quebec. Heck! It could be an ex Sherbrooke Regiment tank, because I know they were turned in circa 1963. My father took me and my brothers for a family day ride in one; I was hooked on tanks ever since.

[Ed Storey]

Full marks to Le Régiment de Hull for painting their M4A2E8 in the correct markings when so many others do not.

M4A2E8 Regiment de Hull Armouries [1] copy.jpg

[Darrell Zinck]

Originally Posted by Ed Storey

Full marks to Le Régiment de Hull for painting their M4A2E8 in the correct markings when so many others do not.

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Hi Ed

Agreed. Nice to see.

Is the paint colour correct. Was it a "Bronze Green"?

Can someone tell me what the correct colour is for these M4A2(76)W HVSS Shermans? Does it have a FS#?

regards
Darrell

[Ed Storey]

The Reg de Hull Sherman looks to be painted semi-gloss OD which I believe was correct for the era. Was Bronze Green not used on British vehicles?

[Darrell Zinck]

Hi Ed

Thanks for that.

RE bronze green, I think you are correct. Probably just leaked outta my head.

Anyone have an FS#?

regards
Darrell

[Ed Storey]

This is how the Valcartier Sherman looked back in 1984.

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[Michael R.]

Originally Posted by Ed Storey

Full marks to Le Régiment de Hull for painting their M4A2E8 in the correct markings when so many others do not.

Yes, the fresh paint and markings look swell!
Almost correct too. Can anyone spot one glaring error ?