Andy Moore Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 On 21/11/2017 at 17:39, Plasto said: Are you thinking you might go for a hand painted tiger as above?? Maybe. I really like the look of the full red face version, but I don't want to do it unless I can find some evidence that there was an original Sherman finished like that. Tamiya don't usually make stuff up like that, but maybe it's a B&W photo interpretation thing. If I don't do the kit scheme I might go with one of the Star decal options. Actually, the camo one, even though it lacks the tiger face, looks pretty good. Andy 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meteors Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Great photo Andy, that camo scheme is nice and different. That would make a wicked little diarama, the Sherman at rest, with the tent and the drums, it’d look great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plasto Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 (edited) 4 hours ago, AndyRM101 said: Maybe. I really like the look of the full red face version, but I don't want to do it unless I can find some evidence that there was an original Sherman finished like that. Andy There is a colour photo of the red glacis scheme on the release images of the kit on TMN’s news article of the Korean Sherman and Goliath kits release. So probably legit as you say camo scheme is good also. Edited November 23, 2017 by Plasto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patman Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 Is an M40 acceptable for this GB? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 Im not the host so i cant say for sure. However Wiki says the M40 is based on a widened & Lengthened M4a3 chassis. To me that would count ? But like i said im not the host. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patman Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 That's what I figured too, but it is indeed up to The Host. No worries either way...... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plasto Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 I’d say if it’s in Hunnicutt then its good to go for the GB... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Threadbear Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 (edited) On 24/11/2017 at 3:20 AM, Patman said: Is an M40 acceptable for this GB? Yes as was based on the M4A3E8 hull with the engine being moved to the centre of the hull, much like the M12 GMC. Also had the HVSS suspension. The family likeness is obvious. Edited December 4, 2017 by Threadbear 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Threadbear Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 On 22/11/2017 at 10:03 PM, AndyRM101 said: Maybe. I really like the look of the full red face version, but I don't want to do it unless I can find some evidence that there was an original Sherman finished like that. Tamiya don't usually make stuff up like that, but maybe it's a B&W photo interpretation thing. If I don't do the kit scheme I might go with one of the Star decal options. Actually, the camo one, even though it lacks the tiger face, looks pretty good. Andy The Redface is quite a common and well known marking from the Korean War. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleeperService Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 On 01/11/2017 at 7:51 PM, Enzo Matrix said: I've been giving my choice for this GB careful consideration. It is the first ever AFV STGB, which is a historic step, so I want to do the STGB justice. I have built 1/48 AFVs in other GBs before now, so I think I'll continue. In The Stash I have the Tamiya M4 early production and the Hobby Boss M4A3. I think I will be building both as there is quite a contrast between them. The problem with these kits is that neither provides crew figures and figures in 1/48 are few and far between. I am busy trying to source those figures now. I have a Gaso.Line set of four figures which I will use for the M4A3. I need to find other figures for the M4. Any suggestions? I quite fancy the Legend stowage sets but I don't want to pay the exorbitant import fees... Can anyone provide any background information on the decal subjects in the Hobby Boss M4A3 kit? 48th Figures I'd suggest looking at Squad 48 range available from Nigel at Parabellum in Birmingham. E-mail is best communication. Another possibility is Figures with Attitude which you're best using FB to get in contact with. I rate both these companies products highly. There are also good figures from Paolo Parente's Dust range which a friend raves about. EDIT: Finally found the box with things Sherman in it. I think the Israeli Driver Training Tank would be a good subject as I have more hulls than turrets.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 You could also try a look at these; http://www.dartmoormilitarymodels.com/ They're white metal and very well detailed. I've used them a lot on all of my 1/48th scale models. John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleeperService Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 As we're covering the Sherman and the German Sherman (Panzer IV) I've floated the Russian Sherman (T-34) as a STGB HERE merciless plug but I hope it flies, well not really but you know what I mean. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackG Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 There's already slated a Panzer IV STGB end of next year: regards, Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Threadbear Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 13 hours ago, JackG said: There's already slated a Panzer IV STGB end of next year: regards, Jack Are these dates confirmed? If so I am in as co host with Tamiya’s new M-10 Tank Destroyer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Threadbear Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 8 minutes ago, Threadbear said: Are these dates confirmed? If so I am in as co host with Tamiya’s new M-10 Tank Destroyer. Ignore the question..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleeperService Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 11 hours ago, Threadbear said: Ignore the question..... Only if you ignore the answer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blitz23 Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 Good to see I completely forgot about this GB, have a Dragon Sherman Firefly in the stash but alas it is to far gone to enter, so looks like Santa will have to drop me off a replacement. After watching a episode of World at War this weekend I feel the urge to model a Desert subject and will most likely be entering Dragon's El Alamein Sherman. Roll on the GB 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 19 hours ago, Blitz23 said: looks like Santa will have to drop me off a replacement. I think you mean Father Christmas... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blitz23 Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 14 hours ago, Enzo Matrix said: I think you mean Father Christmas... True no idea why I went all American there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antoine Posted December 10, 2017 Share Posted December 10, 2017 Well, time to make a selection. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted December 10, 2017 Share Posted December 10, 2017 I only have 2 shermans in a limited armour stash but would like to participate with this M4a3 calliope, i must admit to very little knowledge on the type, so a little research before the start is a must, also, could anyone recommend a photo etch set, those headlight gaurds look a little big on the sprues, cheers Glynn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackG Posted December 10, 2017 Share Posted December 10, 2017 Assuming all Sherman headlight guards were standard issue, then any generic set should do. A couple simple sets I've found are from Eduard and Passion Models: Another one from DEF Models has a bit more: regards, Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted December 10, 2017 Share Posted December 10, 2017 39 minutes ago, JackG said: Assuming all Sherman headlight guards were standard issue, then any generic set should do. A couple simple sets I've found are from Eduard and Passion Models: Another one from DEF Models has a bit more: regards, Jack thanks jack nice one glynn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antoine Posted December 10, 2017 Share Posted December 10, 2017 Choice is down to those two. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Threadbear Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 10 hours ago, Antoine said: Choice is down to those two. Both kits are good choice. The DML M4A3E8 is a great kit but has been surpassed by the new Tamiya kit that came out in 2015? However it is a great kit and can be built as Creighton Abrams "Thunderbolt VII" with additional armour or a standard tank. The Tamiya Firefly is actually the Tasca/Askua kit and is stunning. The suspension is quite complex but otherwise the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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