nick32 Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 (edited) Hi chaps, here is my finished M4A1 Sherman, somewhere in Normandy just after D Day. The kit is Eduard's re-boxing of the Tasca kit, and it's a REALLY nice thing to build. I didn't use a lot of the smaller pieces of etch (i'm just not that good) but the detail is still there i reckon. I picked this up from Telford last year, i knew nothing about the kit other than it's a Sherman and it was a Sherman that i wanted. Luckily i picked a winner. I've never done a diorama base before but have always wanted to give it a try, so i did. I'm quite pleased with how it turned out, and i learnt a few things that will stand me in good stead for the next one. Thanks for looking! Nick Edited September 2, 2017 by nick32 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darby Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 Nice one. Lovely finish on the hull 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 Very nice indeed, the tank has came out great and the base sets it off a treat, Sean 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 Nice looking scene, you can't go wrong with a tasca Sherman, you've done a good job. Ozzy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 Great looking sherman, looks great nice job on the finish! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeR Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 Nicely done! Mike. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick32 Posted May 17, 2015 Author Share Posted May 17, 2015 Thanks chaps. I really enjoyed this build, and creating the diorama base was good fun too. It's not a cheap kit but it's worth it i reckon. I have a Dragon Tiger 1 lined up for my next Tank build, that one looks a bit more involved than the Sherman.. Thanks again, Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tank152 Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 Looks great, I really ought to build a Sherman myself as my uncle was a gunner in one. Tim. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Great looking Sherman Nick - it's a lovely kit and you've done a great job with it. I look forward to following your Tiger build. Can I please ask which Dragon Tiger 1 you're going to make? Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick32 Posted May 18, 2015 Author Share Posted May 18, 2015 Thanks Tim and Stix, i appreciate the comments! Stix, i'm doing the Late production with Zimmerite - A quick look in the box has revealed literally hundreds of parts, including a recoiling main gun... I've never built a Dragon kit before, but i have heard good things. Thanks, Nick 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Oh now that's rather nice!! I have only built four of Dragon's 1/72 AFV kits and all but one of the were beautiful to look at and work with - one of them had a few fit issues. I've read some reviews of the boxing above that you're going to make and they suggest it's an excellent kit - although a couple suggested there was a lot of Photoetch! Personally I think it really adds to these kits. I shall be watching for when you start it - if you are planning on doing a WIP thread? I do hope so. Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick32 Posted May 18, 2015 Author Share Posted May 18, 2015 I think the earlier boxing's may have had more photo etch/metal parts, there is bit with mine but not too much. From memory i think it's a few brackets for tools and some metal grills. I could be wrong though (my memory is rubbish!) I was thinking about getting some Fruil tracks for it, but then i saw how much they were and thought against it! I will do a WIP thread, my free time is very limited (young kids, demanding job, demanding wife...) but i'll do my best to update it. I'm usually useless at keeping them going but i'll try harder this time Thanks again, Nick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredben Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Very nice build. And look forward to the Tiger 1 . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick32 Posted May 19, 2015 Author Share Posted May 19, 2015 Thanks chap, i'm gearing myself up for the Tiger build. Just gathering resources and information, i know nothing about Tanks really and i'm trying to change that. Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Beautiful Sherman on a nice looking base, Congratulations ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick32 Posted May 19, 2015 Author Share Posted May 19, 2015 Thank you! Nick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Happy modelling with your Tiger. Its a "monster" of a kit, with all the parts in. Will be a stunner, looking at your M4A1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Great finish and base just love a good old Sherman build Beefy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick32 Posted May 20, 2015 Author Share Posted May 20, 2015 Thanks chaps. Nick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carius Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Looks great, indeed! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREG DESTEC Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 Really nice work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick32 Posted September 2, 2017 Author Share Posted September 2, 2017 Thanks guys, i've fixed the photo links (thanks Photobucket!!! Not..) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Lancaster Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 Great finish, and it's coupled with a nice base too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick32 Posted September 3, 2017 Author Share Posted September 3, 2017 Thankyou! It was good fun to build, i've been bitten by the armour bug now, it's very contagious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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