M10 Tank Destroyer

[DanJahn]

Hi

Seems to be a little confusion. We are gathering the parts together to build ( yes, build ) a replica M4A3E8. We have the proper turret, two GAA engines , some HVS suspension and lots of internal parts. Still looking for a hull. In our search for parts we have also acquired some early VVS suspension and a early three piece front hull. With that we have decided to put the M4A3E8 on the back burner and start to work on the M10. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

Dan

Canadian Military Education Centre, Chilliwack, B.C., Canada

www.cmedcentre.ca

[tankbarrell]

I don't think many, if any production M10s were built with the 3 piece front but if you're only building a 'replica' then Hannos suggestion might be your best bet.

You would need the early, M3 style suspension, it's not clear from your posts exactly which ones you have.

[DanJahn]

Hi

We have both the vertical and horizontal suspension assemblies.

Dan

[tankbarrell]

Hi Dan,

there are two types of vertical suspension. The original style with the return roller on top as shown in Hannos pic of the Ram 3" SP and the later style with the return roller mounted on a bracket behind the main casting.

The latter would be correct for an M10 proper and the former for the Ram SP.

[Jesse Browning]

The Kenosha (Wisconsin) MV museum had some hulls for sale a few years ago. Jesse

[DanJahn]

Hi everyone.

I have been successful in finding the engine pack for our M10 project. It looks like we may be starting the build soon. My quest now is for agun breach. This could be the 3 inch or 17 pounder. A complete one would be nice but we will settle for any parts we can get. We will probably fabricate the barrel if we can't find one.

Anyone got anything?

Thanks

Dan

[Harry Moon]

Lest anyone doubt what the "Merlin on the Mountain" gets done up there Dan you should post some pic's of the Lynx and LAV before and afters.