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l am currently gathering information on the M4A3R3 Sherman ''Zippo'' tank and was wondering if anyone had any information on this tank or knew where l could obtain additional pictures and information on this modified M4 Sherman.
The M4A3R3 is an M4 Sherman tank that has been modifies with the addition of a flame thrower that can be operated from within the turret.
I am hoping to modify an existing static kit for an M4 Sherman in order to make an M4A3R3 (there are currently no existing M4A3R3 kits).After completing this static model of the M4A3R3, l then hope to modify a Taiya RC 1/16 scale M4 Sherman kit to create an RC M4A3R3.
l have already searched Google and local libraries for pictures of the M4A3R3, and have written to the Library of Congress and requested any information they might have.l was just wondering if any of you might have any additional information on the M4A3R3.
This link contains the best pictures l have yet found of the M4A3R3 (note the barrel for the flame thrower mounted above, and to the vehicles right of the main 105mm gun).
http://battletanks.com/m4_w_flamethrower.htm
This link contains the model l eventually hope to purchase and modify to create an RC M4A3R3.
http://towerhobbies.com/products/tamiya/tamc0614.html
This link contains a picture of the M4A3R3 in action on Iwo Jima.
http://cgi.ebay.com/WW2-IWO-JIMA-COMBAT-PICTURE-PHOTO-FLAME-TANK-29V_W0QQitemZ280130880789QQcmdZViewItem#ebayphotohosting