Etienne Posted April 7, 2018 Author Share Posted April 7, 2018 (edited) Hi, 2nd Sherman is nearly finished, at least for the build part ... just need a tow cable and go for the paint booth The tools were treated the same manner as the other one ... for the next ones, I'll try PE and resin AM parts, to see if it looks better or not Cheers, E Edited April 7, 2018 by Etienne 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted April 8, 2018 Share Posted April 8, 2018 Nice going E, seems a shame to paint her with all that nice detail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 I like the weld beads, and you've done a great job on the pe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 I think the time has come Etienne, when you need to join SA..........Shermanholics Anonymous!! It seems as though the bug has definitely struck. Excellent work on the scratch building. The welds and the etched brass are really good. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Etienne Posted April 12, 2018 Author Share Posted April 12, 2018 12 hours ago, Bullbasket said: I think the time has come Etienne, when you need to join SA..........Shermanholics Anonymous!! It seems as though the bug has definitely struck. Excellent work on the scratch building. The welds and the etched brass are really good. John. Hi John, I guess I need a mentor to join ?? I have to admit Shermanmania is a very powerful addiction ... so many variants makes the subject endless ! E 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Etienne Posted April 14, 2018 Author Share Posted April 14, 2018 Hi, I finish the 2nd Sherman, adding the siren with wiring (seen on photos of the specific tank I'm depicting) and the tow cable ... next step, priming Cheers, E 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badder Posted April 14, 2018 Share Posted April 14, 2018 Brilliant scratch, lovely PE and super tidy build all round. I'm not surprised you didn't get both done in time! Waiting for the next installment, Rearguards, Badder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Etienne Posted April 15, 2018 Author Share Posted April 15, 2018 21 hours ago, Badder said: Brilliant scratch, lovely PE and super tidy build all round. I'm not surprised you didn't get both done in time! Waiting for the next installment, Rearguards, Badder Thanks Badder, I am still wondering how to dust the first one son no way I would have been on time, right Today, I primed the 2nd Sherman, did a little bit of zenithal modulation ... and base coated it ... I struggled a bit with the paints today, don't know exactly why ?? The modulation is not that visible under the base coat, but as it is only there to subtly reinforce the natural shadows and highlights, it's ok. Cheers, E 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badder Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 Hi Etienne, Firstly, I like the term 'zenithal modulation'. Down where I live, we'd call it 'Lightenin' the 'igh spots!' I've never tried black and white modulation, but I've seen a few builds where it's worked well. And I once tried modulation using red and yellow. I sprayed yellow from directly above, and red from directly below, the yellow to provide highlights, and the red, shadows, and then spraying dark green over the top. That worked really well. The dark green looked faded where exposed to sunlight, and in the shadows it took on a bronzy hew. The I added too many coats of green, and the red and yellow was mostly lost. Next time I try modulation I will use the same method, but with less top coats! @Hewy used garish colours for modulating his Calliope in the M3-M4 STGB, and I think that worked out beautifully. In the photos it's very hard to see your modulation, but that may be down to the lighting and or camera. But that's not knocking it. It's a very nice Sherman, and I'm sure it's just going to get better and better! Rearguards, Badder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Etienne Posted April 15, 2018 Author Share Posted April 15, 2018 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Badder said: Hi Etienne, Firstly, I like the term 'zenithal modulation'. Down where I live, we'd call it 'Lightenin' the 'igh spots!' I've never tried black and white modulation, but I've seen a few builds where it's worked well. And I once tried modulation using red and yellow. I sprayed yellow from directly above, and red from directly below, the yellow to provide highlights, and the red, shadows, and then spraying dark green over the top. That worked really well. The dark green looked faded where exposed to sunlight, and in the shadows it took on a bronzy hew. The I added too many coats of green, and the red and yellow was mostly lost. Next time I try modulation I will use the same method, but with less top coats! @Hewy used garish colours for modulating his Calliope in the M3-M4 STGB, and I think that worked out beautifully. In the photos it's very hard to see your modulation, but that may be down to the lighting and or camera. But that's not knocking it. It's a very nice Sherman, and I'm sure it's just going to get better and better! Rearguards, Badder Hi Badder, Hewy's modulation is great, I saw it and will probably try it on a test hull ... to see what it gives in my hands You're right, my camera is not the best one ... in fact, it's just my Ipad, my camera died a few months ago and I didn't replace it for now ... anyway, the modulation is subtle yet visible actually but I'll add some highlights to make it a little stronger before filters !! Glad you like it E Edited April 15, 2018 by Etienne 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badder Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 Just now, Etienne said: anyway, the modulation is subtle yet visible actually I thought it probably was. My figures for the FACE OFF Sherman look plain pale pink in the photos, but they are darker, have several flesh tones and eyeballs in natural light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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