wimbledon99 Posted January 21, 2018 Author Share Posted January 21, 2018 On 1/19/2018 at 6:26 PM, Sgt.Squarehead said: Betterer & betterer! 28 minutes ago, exdraken said: Looking fantastic! Thank you both. I've a fair bit to do yet but I feel like she's really taking shape now! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 That really is looking excellent Nigel! All the Photoetch really adds to the appearance! Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badder Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 Makes mine look it was put together by a puppy dog with dysentery. Rearguards, Badder 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted January 22, 2018 Author Share Posted January 22, 2018 On 1/21/2018 at 5:48 PM, PlaStix said: That really is looking excellent Nigel! All the Photoetch really adds to the appearance! Kind regards, Stix Cheers Stix. Fancy painting it for me?? On 1/21/2018 at 8:00 PM, Badder said: Makes mine look it was put together by a puppy dog with dysentery. Rearguards, Badder Er, I think not!! I envy anyone's scratch-building skills and your build is looking superb!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted January 23, 2018 Author Share Posted January 23, 2018 Folks, I'm I correct in thinking I should be aiming towards a dark rubbery finish on these tracks? The instructions say they are to be painted 'Gunmetal' but some of the reading I have done would suggest otherwise. Help!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 I think for the tracks it depends on the type some rubber pad types were used but most of the USMC M4A2 I have photos of used the metal type so you might want to paint in a dark brown and then highlight the contact points with some gunmetal just my beefy 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 I'm no sherman track expert by any stretch, but they look like the t54e tracks on my build which if I'm right would make them all metal, Glynn 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted January 23, 2018 Author Share Posted January 23, 2018 2 hours ago, beefy66 said: I think for the tracks it depends on the type some rubber pad types were used but most of the USMC M4A2 I have photos of used the metal type so you might want to paint in a dark brown and then highlight the contact points with some gunmetal just my beefy 41 minutes ago, Hewy said: I'm no sherman track expert by any stretch, but they look like the t54e tracks on my build which if I'm right would make them all metal, Glynn Thanks both!! Two straight in for metal is good enough for me 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 T-54E1s would be my call too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted January 23, 2018 Author Share Posted January 23, 2018 21 minutes ago, Sgt.Squarehead said: T-54E1s would be my call too. Brill. Thanks Sarge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 For T54E1 tracks, I paint them with a 50/50 mix of black and brown, watered down and then run a pencil over the raised chevrons. On the inner surface I'd paint black where the rubber of the road wheels rub. John. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted January 24, 2018 Author Share Posted January 24, 2018 1 hour ago, Bullbasket said: For T54E1 tracks, I paint them with a 50/50 mix of black and brown, watered down and then run a pencil over the raised chevrons. On the inner surface I'd paint black where the rubber of the road wheels rub. John. Top Man. Thank you John!! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Just catching up Nigel, you've done a fantastic job so far. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted January 25, 2018 Author Share Posted January 25, 2018 1 hour ago, Ozzy said: Just catching up Nigel, you've done a fantastic job so far. Thank you Ozzy. Hoping to squeeze in some more across the weekend 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted January 26, 2018 Author Share Posted January 26, 2018 Thought I'd post a few update photos. More bits of etch (tool holders), side boards, fuel can and tracks now added. This is now the physical build complete so it's time to commence with the weathering!! 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 That is looking superb Nigel! It looks great with the decals on. Looking forward to seeing what you do with the weathering. Hope you have a good weekend. Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted January 26, 2018 Author Share Posted January 26, 2018 4 hours ago, PlaStix said: That is looking superb Nigel! It looks great with the decals on. Looking forward to seeing what you do with the weathering. Hope you have a good weekend. Kind regards, Stix Thank you Stix Not sure what finish I'm looking for but I think there could be a lot of mud involved!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badder Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 Looking good! I hope that Jerry can is empty, or has water in it, because I wouldn't wanna be the MG gunner if it gets pierced by a hot round. Looking forward to the weathering. Rearguards Badder 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted January 27, 2018 Author Share Posted January 27, 2018 10 hours ago, Badder said: Looking good! I hope that Jerry can is empty, or has water in it, because I wouldn't wanna be the MG gunner if it gets pierced by a hot round. Looking forward to the weathering. Rearguards Badder Thanks Badder. I only put water in it 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 Who's brand of od did you use there nigel, looks good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 looking great with the paint and decals but I think you should rust up the spare track links they look to shiny just my own opinion though beefy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 Nice work Nigel, she's looking fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 Oh yeah, definitely looking the part now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted January 31, 2018 Author Share Posted January 31, 2018 On 28/01/2018 at 7:02 AM, Hewy said: Who's brand of od did you use there nigel, looks good Im using Vallejo Air. I just happened to have a couple of bottles when reading that OD was the correct colour for US Shermans On 28/01/2018 at 3:06 PM, beefy66 said: looking great with the paint and decals but I think you should rust up the spare track links they look to shiny just my own opinion though beefy Thanks Beefy, I plan to attack the spare links when weathering. I will take your advice on board and make sure that rust comes into the equation On 28/01/2018 at 5:13 PM, Ozzy said: Nice work Nigel, she's looking fantastic. Thank you Ozzy, I’m hoping she still looks OK after the weathering! On 29/01/2018 at 8:05 PM, Sgt.Squarehead said: Oh yeah, definitely looking the part now! Cheers Sarge! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 If this is an Iwo Jima Sherman remember.....The sand was black! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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