Easy Eight by Aimee

Easy Eight by Aimee http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight.html Normally an Axis tank commander, Aimee surprised me the other day by proclaiming she was going to begin a serious Easy Eight conversion. She had seen our clubs progression to a series of Sherman tanks and doesn’t want to be left out. The humor of it is she saw the version she wanted on an episode of Lock and Load with R. Lee Ermey. A few hundred dollars for parts off Ebay (thanks Artie!) and she has the DAK commander green with envy! Aimee brought her haul over to DAK HQ for the obligatory inspection. http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight.html#0 74e7ddc9-10f7-4b70-9045-c8ab8df1e535 http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight_files/Media/DSC_2680.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight_files/Media/DSC_2680.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Aimee brought her haul over to DAK HQ for the obligatory inspection.</p></div></div> Nick Aguilar T-23 turret and gun. Impact gear boxes. http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight.html#1 58795f77-1a39-4874-8d36-3767f9990499 http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight_files/Media/DSC_2683.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight_files/Media/DSC_2683.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Nick Aguilar T-23 turret and gun.  Impact gear boxes.</p></div></div> She will do all the M4A3 modifications we have developed at DAK. Engine Deck, rear plate, aircl;eaner..... http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight.html#2 9518c9fe-b11d-462e-ad1a-c70fc17721cf http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight_files/Media/DSC_2685.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight_files/Media/DSC_2685.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">She will do all the M4A3 modifications we have developed at DAK. Engine Deck, rear plate, aircl;eaner.....</p></div></div> Oh yeah, Impact T-66 track. They almost disappeared from her stash if you know what I mean. http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight.html#3 ccb9675f-26b6-4b08-a163-6d21ea3e9fda http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight_files/Media/DSC_2686.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight_files/Media/DSC_2686.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Oh yeah, Impact T-66 track.  They almost disappeared from her stash if you know what I mean. </p></div></div> Nick Aguilar exhaust deflector new to the product line. http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight.html#4 114ff472-e9b4-4455-8ce4-cc9eb17f30b3 http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight_files/Media/DSC_2687.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight_files/Media/DSC_2687.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Nick Aguilar exhaust deflector new to the product line.</p></div></div> Fits below stock hull but I will strongly recommend the improved back plate. http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight.html#5 5349b455-e17b-4dc3-b2a6-0c5178f3c3a2 http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight_files/Media/DSC_2688.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight_files/Media/DSC_2688.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Fits below stock hull but I will strongly recommend the improved back plate.</p></div></div> The T-66 track and sprockets are very nice. They appear quite sturdy and are heavy! http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight.html#6 40a72b44-1d1a-4721-a71b-ebfc36b9fa2c http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight_files/Media/DSC_2689.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight_files/Media/DSC_2689.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The T-66 track and sprockets are very nice.  They appear quite sturdy and are heavy!</p></div></div> Impact gear boxes, because Jeff wouldn’t have it any other way! http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight.html#7 4308dcae-21c5-451a-8c02-f76cf2c72f05 http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight_files/Media/DSC_2690.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight_files/Media/DSC_2690.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Impact gear boxes, because Jeff wouldn’t have it any other way!</p></div></div> The ‘spread’ now including Ebay purchases for the Tamiya kit and all the aftermarket goodness. http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight.html#8 afa28aad-2cc8-4ee6-a0c7-5997d76329f1 http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight_files/Media/IMG_0117.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight_files/Media/IMG_0117.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The ‘spread’ now including Ebay purchases for the Tamiya kit and all the aftermarket goodness.</p></div></div> Hull + impact gearboxes. http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight.html#9 2ebec34c-f85d-41f8-9bab-a5349bb4ef60 http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight_files/Media/IMG_0118.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight_files/Media/IMG_0118.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Hull + impact gearboxes.</p></div></div> Pic 123 shows the barrel from the Easy Eight kit, after it has been sleeved with brass tubing stock. This increased the diameter of the barrel, and lengthened it to join with the recoil unit. It also provides a uniform outside diameter which is important for later on. http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight.html#10 f1d3b750-3f27-4e28-b489-4b2d9578b10c http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight_files/Media/IMG_0123.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight_files/Media/IMG_0123.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption"><span style="line-height: 14px; " class="style_1">Pic 123 shows the barrel from the Easy Eight kit, after it has been sleeved with brass tubing stock.  This increased the diameter of the barrel, and lengthened it to join with the recoil unit.  It also provides a uniform outside diameter which is important for later on.</span></p></div></div> Pic 124 shows the brass tube stock that would form a sleeve through the mantlet. The uniform O.D. of the barrel with the sleeve is paramount, the idea being the two brass tubes would nest inside each other to allow the barrel to slide back and forth during the recoil cycle. http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight.html#11 d112d789-c922-4762-9cda-93533b0d3bc4 http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight_files/Media/IMG_0124.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight_files/Media/IMG_0124.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption"><span style="line-height: 14px; " class="style_1">Pic 124 shows the brass tube stock that would form a sleeve through the mantlet.  The uniform O.D. of the barrel with the sleeve is paramount, the idea being the two brass tubes would nest inside each other to allow the barrel to slide back and forth during the recoil cycle.<br/></span></p></div></div> Pic 128 shows the mantlet sleeve installed. http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight.html#12 9b3d59ab-4460-4d85-a5ae-e31cd6b15641 http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight_files/Media/IMG_0128.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight_files/Media/IMG_0128.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption"><span style="line-height: 14px; " class="style_1">Pic 128 shows the mantlet sleeve installed.</span></p></div></div> Pic 129 shows how the mantlet sleeve and the sleeved barrel nest with each other. A very secure http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight.html#13 56f45c12-084e-4f9d-b655-e2c9e1253993 http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight_files/Media/IMG_0129.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight_files/Media/IMG_0129.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style_2"><span style="line-height: 14px; " class="style_1">Pic 129 shows how the mantlet sleeve and the sleeved barrel nest with each other.  A very secure <br/></span></p></div></div> Pershing Recoil added for the easy eight effect. http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight.html#14 0ec46c11-a1fb-43c9-a3c1-2cf54d8c9320 http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight_files/Media/IMG_0130.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight_files/Media/IMG_0130.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Pershing Recoil added for the easy eight effect.</p></div></div> Schumo’s replacement parts include the sheetmetal forward ventilator cover. The hatches have been opened with thread and a lip has been added with sheet styrene. http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight.html#15 f1764a66-7283-4ea6-9c38-b9170aac99ba http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight_files/Media/IMG_0151.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight_files/Media/IMG_0151.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Schumo’s replacement parts include the sheetmetal forward ventilator cover.  The hatches have been opened with thread and a lip has been added with sheet styrene.</p></div></div> Styrene hatch lip can be seen beside the ventilator hole. A DAK created tip, use surplus bearings and tube for a turret roller bearings. This will improve many aspects of the vehicles performance. http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight.html#16 42177442-67b9-48f7-b4e6-ff4d75c9a399 http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight_files/Media/IMG_0159.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight_files/Media/IMG_0159.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Styrene hatch lip can be seen beside the ventilator hole.  A DAK created tip, use surplus bearings and tube for a turret roller bearings.  This will improve many aspects of the vehicles performance.</p></div></div> Work on the front end. Add the Transmission cover and remove gun travel lock mounts. http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight.html#17 7ce0ce48-396e-4e14-a79e-62d392d1ab3e http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight_files/Media/IMG_0149.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight_files/Media/IMG_0149.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Work on the front end.  Add the Transmission cover and remove gun travel lock mounts.</p></div></div> More Schumo details... Lifting Lugs and hatch periscope guards. http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight.html#18 ed935553-a3ce-44fa-98d7-8c0570506758 http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight_files/Media/IMG_0165.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight_files/Media/IMG_0165.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">More Schumo details... Lifting Lugs and hatch periscope guards.</p></div></div> Other front end modifications... Shorten and move the gun barrel travel lock. The 75mm and 76mm tanks had the travel lock midway up the glacis. the 105 was lower and had a longer reach. http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight.html#19 5b8dd691-8051-4ad4-9466-18e6074fa17a http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight_files/Media/IMG_0164.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight_files/Media/IMG_0164.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Other front end modifications...  Shorten and move the gun barrel travel lock.  The 75mm and 76mm tanks had the travel lock midway up the glacis.  the 105 was lower and had a longer reach.</p></div></div> Shaping up. http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight.html#20 f7c67793-f03a-4ed0-8252-bd9878094031 http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight_files/Media/IMG_0167.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight_files/Media/IMG_0167.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Shaping up.</p></div></div> Time to cram all the innards.. The Ousleys prefer Dean’s connectors and Spektrum radios. http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight.html#21 a300e527-d17d-4476-8549-bc7c3e3861ad http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight_files/Media/IMG_0161.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight_files/Media/IMG_0161.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Time to cram all the innards.. The Ousleys prefer Dean’s connectors and Spektrum radios.</p></div></div> Impact gearboxes installed. http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight.html#22 ede222ca-e9a0-479d-a073-dbdd2b555178 http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight_files/Media/IMG_0157.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight_files/Media/IMG_0157.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Impact gearboxes installed.</p></div></div> IMG_0156 http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight.html#23 8eb868a7-cdff-41c8-8d3e-e5bcccef46e5 http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight_files/Media/IMG_0156.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight_files/Media/IMG_0156.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">IMG_0156</p></div></div> IMG_0155 http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight.html#24 e31b6aaa-a2f5-4ad6-aeea-b91d65f2d1c7 http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight_files/Media/IMG_0155.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight_files/Media/IMG_0155.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">IMG_0155</p></div></div> Custom Ousley features include mounts for the charging jack and on/off switch accessible through the open driver and co driver hatches. http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight.html#25 3ebe8466-f799-4395-86c7-595369276739 http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight_files/Media/IMG_0160.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight_files/Media/IMG_0160.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Custom Ousley features include mounts for the charging jack and on/off switch accessible through the open driver and co driver hatches.</p></div></div> Rear detail fixes. To make the appropriate Ford GAA engined Sherman hull, we need to fill in the vents, remove the engine deck, and, fix the back plate. http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight.html#26 1ef821b1-7be9-4f27-ac10-d4eefc716cd3 http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight_files/Media/IMG_0154.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight_files/Media/IMG_0154.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Rear detail fixes.  To make the appropriate Ford GAA engined Sherman hull, we need to fill in the vents, remove the engine deck, and, fix the back plate.</p></div></div> Test fit of the 76mm T-23 turret. Looking good so far. http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight.html#27 048d8214-6fb3-48a9-aff4-9e3c42e22a7c http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight_files/Media/IMG_0148.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight_files/Media/IMG_0148.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Test fit of the 76mm T-23 turret.  Looking good so far.</p></div></div> Putty added to brush guards for simulated welds. Weather stripping replaced on bow machine gun. Turret Gun and muzzle break in place. http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight.html#28 6e570257-5679-4962-8fad-a32f9aaed7b7 http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight_files/Media/IMG_0186.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight_files/Media/IMG_0186.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Putty added to brush guards for simulated welds.  Weather stripping replaced on bow machine gun.  Turret Gun and muzzle break in place.</p></div></div> Engine deck replaced with resin kit from Shumo. Aimee has chosen to change the back plate, add mud skirt, and built a late style exhaust deflector. http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight.html#29 515f8d94-64e6-4d9e-8787-3a47d63608c9 http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight_files/Media/IMG_0184.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight_files/Media/IMG_0184.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Engine deck replaced with resin kit from Shumo.  Aimee has chosen to change the back plate, add mud skirt, and built a late style exhaust deflector.</p></div></div> Nice work! The bolts are a nice touch. Also added is the Schumo Tow hitch, tail light brush guards, and luggage rack. http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight.html#30 511e3c67-a05f-4a88-9004-8912dc96fa52 http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight_files/Media/IMG_0189.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight_files/Media/IMG_0189.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Nice work!  The bolts are a nice touch.  Also added is the Schumo Tow hitch, tail light brush guards, and luggage rack.</p></div></div> Very impressive, or NICE ASS! http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight.html#31 d962d9f8-c5b6-46f5-8084-2d8bfc413628 http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight_files/Media/IMG_0183.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight_files/Media/IMG_0183.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Very impressive, or NICE ASS!</p></div></div> IMG_0170 http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight.html#32 9ed51d40-89c5-4bdf-a5de-679461a25a1e http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight_files/Media/IMG_0170.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight_files/Media/IMG_0170.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">IMG_0170</p></div></div> IMG_0289 http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight.html#33 67d4dd0c-c91b-4020-9115-c38db33d509d http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight_files/Media/IMG_0289.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight_files/Media/IMG_0289.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">IMG_0289</p></div></div> Looks ready for paint! http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight.html#34 f96ba4c1-4741-4099-96a4-7bc7f9fb85a3 http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight_files/Media/IMG_0187.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight_files/Media/IMG_0187.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Looks ready for paint!</p></div></div> Masked and ready for Primer http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight.html#35 a1cc6c32-95df-464e-9926-5f25bc876b9f http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight_files/Media/IMG_0287.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight_files/Media/IMG_0287.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Masked and ready for Primer</p></div></div> Primed in black http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight.html#36 5973b2b7-47b5-4c7b-973c-6f41a5cbef4b http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight_files/Media/IMG_0290.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight_files/Media/IMG_0290.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Primed in black</p></div></div> IMG_0291 http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight.html#37 e9163a61-c990-442f-b7ab-4def4de43b61 http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight_files/Media/IMG_0291.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight_files/Media/IMG_0291.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">IMG_0291</p></div></div> Final Coat of OD with ID stripe painted http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight.html#38 ad5913bc-96c8-43b6-b574-9421453b24ae http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight_files/Media/IMG_0294.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight_files/Media/IMG_0294.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Final Coat of OD with ID stripe painted</p></div></div> Aimee likes her tanks clean and ready for parade fashion http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight.html#39 f05f1d55-cb8e-480c-b11e-dac6a7962884 http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight_files/Media/IMG_0296.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight_files/Media/IMG_0296.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Aimee likes her tanks clean and ready for parade fashion</p></div></div> Nice! http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight.html#40 46226511-56b6-477f-bcb8-2c9ab6486719 http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight_files/Media/IMG_0293.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight_files/Media/IMG_0293.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Nice!</p></div></div> Easy Eight the hard way! http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight.html#41 6fecfcb2-e1cf-4a9e-bcc5-a27cce219b2b http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight_files/Media/IMG_0295.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Aimees_Easy_Eight_files/Media/IMG_0295.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Easy Eight the hard way!</p></div></div>