HL-10 Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 The only real advantage the Sherman had over German tanks was that there were more Shermans than Panzers! Five Shermans could take on a Panther and defeat it, with the loss of three or four Shermans in the process. As for the fight against a Tiger1, well it was a battle that tested the bravery and determination of the Allied crews to the max. To even things up a bit the British 17 pounder anti-tank gun was mounted in the reliable Sherman. The Sherman Firefly was the result, and its 17 pounder gun was capable of knocking out a Tiger, as Tiger ace Michael Whitman found out to his cost. Dragon's Firefly is a really good kit OOB. It includes etched parts and individual track links, and the suspension can be made to be articulated. Appart from the bags, crates and cammo nets, I added a new .303 Browning from Academy and metal tracks from Friul. I used Tamiya acrylics to paint her and used their textured paint to add the plastered on mud on the lower half. After painting the metal tracks wire wool was used to brush the tracks to expose the metal work. I used various washes and chipping to weather the tank further and I sprayed ligthened cotes of the base colour to give the model a faded look. Thanks for looking. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmoss Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Wow that looks awesome mate! Very convincing weathering too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spitfire Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Looking good, nice job Cheers Dennis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Hell thats nice. It could just as easily be the real deal. I'm IMPRESSED. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan-o Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Agree with everybody else lovely job. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldhouse Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Very,very nice looking Firefly !!!Superb finish and weathering !!! Peter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobydog Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Excellent work. I have this in my stash and hope I can do as much justice to it as you have Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Shaw Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Very nice. Malc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 That's fabulous. Wish mine had turned out as good as that. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngloSaxon Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 What a great looking model! Mike. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxy Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Very nice work there HL-10. Great used look and like the tracks. In all a very nice job 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbuna Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 That is an amazing example of what was probably the most effective tank (because of the gun mounted) for a good part of the war. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 HL-10, Whoa boy!! That is OUTSTANDING ...every inch of the tank completed with such detail that one can only admire your tenacity and fortitude in building this rather MAGNIFICENT Sherman Firefly.Just BEAUTIFUL , with EXCEPTIONAL workmanship.. The mesh on the gun is pure gem....wonderful... A brilliant build...your armor is most IMPRESSIVE. KUDOS!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calum Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 Nice 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxy Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 'NICE', it is fantastic. But understand Calum you are only kidding. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clift Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smuts Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 Very nice, well done, Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ossian Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Very nice job How did you do the camo net on the gun barrel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted December 30, 2012 Author Share Posted December 30, 2012 Thanks for all the comments and compliments, they're greatly appreciated. How did you do the camo net on the gun barrel? The camo net is a piece of Verlinden's netting. I wrapped it around the barrel and fixed it in place with matt varnish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brody Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 That is really really cool especially the working suspension and camoed barrel Five stars Brody 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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