Really cool thing about Elegoo is that they have an open box sale section and if you can wait and be patient then you might geta printer for a steal (albeit with a little risk).
WIP turret applique armor for M4A3 “Thunderbolt VII” - STLs will be available for 1/35 and 1/16 scales.
Used the weld seam I created a few days ago:
Reference photos:
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Today (Jul. 22, 2024), I’ve received M800 series conversion set from Hobby Link (via Wanamaker Models distributor) in 1/35. Very nice print quality - however the hood shape is so off.
Comparing to my 3D print design (dark gray - mine P2G3D, orange - Hobby Link):
What’s up with the rectangular bulge and subtle side cuts?
The cuts, dimples, and curves are quite off when comparing to the reference photos:
My CADs are more accurate:
I don’t plan on attacking this project again [anytime soon] but just wanted to show a little review.
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Something I plan to use on my current M60 “Slick” project. M48 series or M60 loader/gunner hatch springs in 1/35.
I did not like any of the molded on or separate plastic spring parts. You could scratch build one using some copper wires but that can be a hassle (making a coil and using superglue to stick metal to plastic) and inconsistent. So here we go - thanks to the 3D printing technology.
These are small obviously - less than 12mm in length and about 1.1 mm in diameter.
Darn thing took me 4 hours to finish unfortunately. Thought 1-2 hours at most originally then those curves and spacing messed me up! 
Based on the reference photos:
Posted for discussion purposes only - Copyright by Chris Hughes “Toadman’s tank photos” Photo courtesy: https://www.toadmanstankpictures.com/
They’ll be available on my cults3D page soon.
Happy modeling!
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Very nice!!!
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Some more springs. 1/16 scale gunner/loader’s hatch springs for AHHQ M4A3E8 (“Easy Eight” Sherman).
Reference photos used:
Kind regards,
James
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Looks excellent James, five sets ordered for my 5-ton “ fleet in progress “.
I dry-fit the M817 front wheels with this product in mind.
In fact, I’m going to have a darn good try at retrofitting a pair onto my M813 with TPU. 
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Lovely work James.
Thanks. Cost me some time to get those weird angles and my wife getting really pissed at me for spending too much time.
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More fine work!
Love the detail. Printed OK?
I’ve found that super detailed stuff, that’s super small and fragile, is, well, super small and fragile! 
3D prints from this past weekend:
M800’s fender braces:
Some M72A7 LAWS and other accessories.
Horizontal weld seams in 1/35:
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M1 or M1 IP Abrams rear slat exhaust grills in 1/35 for Panda kits.
2 versions made - undamaged and slightly damaged/bent ones:
1. Clean
Left:
Center:
Right:
2. Damaged version:
Left:
Center:
Right:
Reference photo used:
STLs available to download on my cults3d page.
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3D prints from this week:
My signature modern antenna matching units
LAWS, antenna toppers, M1 crosswind sensor
M60A3 wind sensor
CUCV brush guard
M1 Abrams rear grill slats. Undamaged version:
Damaged version:
1/16 M4A3E8 Sherman Easy Eight hatch springs:
In 1/35:
1/35 M48 Patton hatch springs - super thin parts 
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Looking good. Hmmm, is someone else building a CUCV?
@taylorrl is building the car?
Gino, I have the Miniman Factory CUCV but haven’t started building it yet. I’m working my way through the 20th and 21st century US Artillery before tackling the support vehicles. I ordered a brush guard from James because the kit one looks pretty fragile.
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