HVSS E8 kit for henglong Sherman

[cmdrcody]

Okay, I'll bite. I think I missed exactly where both you guys, Bob & Rubi, got those E8 kits for converting the HL M4A3 Sherman into a "Easy Eight".
I've been holding off finishing my Sherman tank waiting for something like this.
Would you please post a url link to the person/company producing it.
Never mind. I just reviewed this thread and found whose making it.

[SoCalBobS]

I'd been waiting for this kit, and especially wanting to see how the fenders looked. They fit really well!

[DavidN]

Thank you for reminding. I have just opened mine too.

[RichJohnson]

The prototype is evolving and very soon the EZ8 76mm T23 turret will be available. Still have to tweek a few minor things.

[SoCalBobS]

I just finished customizing my M4 Sherman with a recently purchased HVSS kit from Rich. This video is a short clip of its maiden run. As you can see it runs great! The build took about 20 hours. Major steps are cutting the hull to fit the new parts, sanding, drilling and fitting the moving suspension components and the fenders and painting, all of which needs to be done in a specific order. For instance each bogie and wheel assembly has I believe 30 separate parts. Parts are of very high precision, even given the vagaries of 3D printing. Fortunately Rich provides an exhaustive manual in a Word document. It's 48 pages long! The only difficulties I encountered, quite minor, was when I wandered off the path. I haven't added the wheel hubs yet, as I want to get it run-in first.

The turret is a prototype of the T23 Rich is developing, not part of the HVSS kit.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6EmxdtUap0

[SoCalBobS]

Some field photos:

[RichJohnson]

That looks really mean Bob. Awesome tank. I love it.

[SoCalBobS]

Here's a short clip showing the operation of the HVSS suspension:

[RichJohnson]

After long last, the first batch of turrets is ready for purchase.
I am doing the mechanical assembly with the servos and the internals of the turret so the customer will just have to do the sanding and final model assembly.
Going price is $145 for these in the first batch.

https://youtu.be/6W0JnpRsXjI

[Tang - RC.Senshado]

Awesome work for a quality product. Probably the most feasible way to get an Easy 8 with the benefit of a Heng Long form factor underneath.

[RichJohnson]

Here are pictures of the completed turret.

[Ziptar]

WOW! That looks great! Excellent work! Can't wait!

[DavidN]

Working on the kit this week. So far so good. Great kit! Everything was smoothly fit.

[DavidN]

Done with the 1st order! Waiting to receive the turret in the 2nd order.

[Rubicon99]

Taking shape! 👍👍 It's going to look great with Rich's T23 76mm turret added.

[DavidN]

The turret won't arrive until 4/14. Additional work on the tank while waiting. Many thanks to Bob for leading the way. This one will join your platoon soon.

[RichJohnson]

In continuing to improve my products I have contracted out the most difficult to assemble part n my hvss kit in my opinion. That is the two piece bogie arms.
I am now having JVM3Dconcepts make them for me as one piece arms in the second run of kits to eliminate that assembly that I feel is most crucial to good assembly and operation.
my test samples were superb and JVM informed me they finished them yesterday with a couple pics.

[DavidN]

My EZ8 is about 90% complete. The conversion kits from Rich Johnson was quite easy to work with. I was just too busy with all the events from my club. This tank is ready to join Bob's platoon and go into battle. Many thanks Mr. Johnson :-)

[DavidN]

[Handy Lance]

Too cool👍🏻