Firefly Posted April 10, 2016 Share Posted April 10, 2016 Hi everyone After a very belated return to the hobby, I now find myself totally addicted. Well here's my 3rd attempt since starting again. I had intended to go for more complex kits with interior detail, but a few weeks ago I saw a built Sherman for sale on the Internet. Not only was it a fantastic build, with it climbing out of the sea onto a beach but it also featured a 4 colour camo scheme and wooden side armour panels. I really wanted to make it just for this paint scheme but couldn't find the kit available. Thankfully I found one on the Internet and here it is. Although a simple build I've really enjoyed the painting and weathering process. My intention was to create a faded and very dusty/sandy finish. A lot of these tanks had metal pins added to the hatches, which I have tried to recreate, but my still limited parts bin ( and limited ability!) has resulted in them probably being a bit out of scale, but I still like the overall effect. The first picture is the tank I've tried to reproduce. 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 Magnific camo `pattern, and very well weathered, cheers Firefly 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firefly Posted April 11, 2016 Author Share Posted April 11, 2016 Thanks to you both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reini78 Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 USMC Sherman are always cool, top work! maybe gonna do a 1/48 one in the near future Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 Top notch. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 I reckon that looks excellent! I have to say I like the weathering - very impressive! Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firefly Posted April 11, 2016 Author Share Posted April 11, 2016 Thanks all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harley John Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 Very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badder Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 Super model, not one I've seen before. Great cammo pattern and lovely weathering. When will we get to see the dio? Rearguards, Badder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firefly Posted April 11, 2016 Author Share Posted April 11, 2016 Super model, not one I've seen before. Great cammo pattern and lovely weathering. When will we get to see the dio? Rearguards, Badder Thanks for your comments. Don't think I'm ready to build dios yet, but I did consider doing a simple scene of it climbing up a beach, but then figured that all the dust and dirt would be washed off the lower parts as it came ashore. Didn't think I would have been able to recreate that effectively. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badder Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 Thanks for your comments. Don't think I'm ready to build dios yet, but I did consider doing a simple scene of it climbing up a beach, but then figured that all the dust and dirt would be washed off the lower parts as it came ashore. Didn't think I would have been able to recreate that effectively. On the contrary, the tank would have been clean prior to entering the water and would have gotten dirty almost immediately what with the dust and sand and the heat of the day. Badder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firefly Posted April 12, 2016 Author Share Posted April 12, 2016 On the contrary, the tank would have been clean prior to entering the water and would have gotten dirty almost immediately what with the dust and sand and the heat of the day. Badder A very valid point! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AgentG Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 Lovely! G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firefly Posted April 13, 2016 Author Share Posted April 13, 2016 Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 One word Wow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredben Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 Very nice build. Great colour and weathering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firefly Posted April 16, 2016 Author Share Posted April 16, 2016 Appreciate all your comments, cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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