Modified Sherman tank

[A Man in scale]

Here is a scale model (1/35) of an late war Sherman tank.
I hope you like it im open to constructive feedback.

[deemery]

Nice coloring and modeling.  But the wood hanging off the sides of the tank strike me as a bit strange.  How would that wood be attached to the side of the tank (and survive the movement of the tank, including track slewing)?  I do remember seeing photos of tanks with additional armor plates welded on the side where the driver was.  Overall, from my limited experience on armored vehicles, anything on top has to be tied down tightly as the vehicle moves and pivots over rough terrain.

dave

[A Man in scale]

Thanks for the response i will fix that in a couple of days and repost it.

[robert goslin]

Having logs on the sides of some tanks is prototypical for all armies fighting in muddy conditions.  Was especially common for Soviet tanks.

Logs were often strapped to the sides primarily to help the tank gain traction in muddy or soft terrain by providing extra surface area under the tracks, allowing them to easily un-stick themselves from ditches or boggy areas, especially in the harsh Russian climate where such conditions were common; while also offering some minor additional armor protection, this traction assistance was the primary function of the logs.

Problem with yours, they are just stuck onto the sides.  You need to add ropes that would have held them onto the sides.
Same with all the other stowage you have on there.  It needs to be held onto the tank using ropes or cables.
Don't use normal cotton thread, it's too thin.  Denim thread or even thicker string would be best.

See this video.  Explains it all and shows logs, stowage etc being held onto the side of the tanks