Peter Marshall Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 Eduard's boxing of the Lovely Tasca / Asuka Sherman. When it came out it was by far and away the cheapest way to get a Tasca Sherman, so I got a couple Started by making up the lower hull, and adding some Mr Surfacer 1000 to add more cast texture as it's a bit soft While I was at it, added the texture to the turret as well Peter 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Marshall Posted November 3, 2018 Author Share Posted November 3, 2018 Bit more done today on the lower hull Peter 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Marshall Posted November 4, 2018 Author Share Posted November 4, 2018 Todays work - first added the tools and PE to the other side of the hull Then a couple more hours and you have all the running gear in it's working suspension glory. They are a little fiddly, but once you get the knack they aren't too bad Peter 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaubar Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 Hi Peter, I like the Mr Surfacer additions, it does look like cast steel, well done! how is the overall fit of the parts? /Stefan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Marshall Posted November 4, 2018 Author Share Posted November 4, 2018 4 minutes ago, Blaubar said: Hi Peter, I like the Mr Surfacer additions, it does look like cast steel, well done! how is the overall fit of the parts? /Stefan It's the Tasca / Asuka kit so it's basically Tamiya fit 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SA80A2AR Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 looking good. will pull up a chair if you may Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingsman Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 The air intake cover on the rear deck was a large casting, as was the section of deck on which it sits, and might also benefit from some Mr Surfacer. I couldn't help noticing that you've also left the noticeable mould seam around the vent cover. The rear light guards should be flat section, not round, with flat tabs welded to the hull. None were made of round section and the 3 main producers of M4A1s all used quite different guard designs. You can see them here on the Sherman Minutia site, about a quarter of the way down the page. http://the.shadock.free.fr/sherman_minutia/manufacturer/m4a1pcf/m4a1_pcf.html You might want to check out other A1 features here as there were variations and Tasca are not immune from mistakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Marshall Posted November 6, 2018 Author Share Posted November 6, 2018 (edited) 20 hours ago, Das Abteilung said: The air intake cover on the rear deck was a large casting, as was the section of deck on which it sits, and might also benefit from some Mr Surfacer. I couldn't help noticing that you've also left the noticeable mould seam around the vent cover. The rear light guards should be flat section, not round, with flat tabs welded to the hull. None were made of round section and the 3 main producers of M4A1s all used quite different guard designs. You can see them here on the Sherman Minutia site, about a quarter of the way down the page. http://the.shadock.free.fr/sherman_minutia/manufacturer/m4a1pcf/m4a1_pcf.html You might want to check out other A1 features here as there were variations and Tasca are not immune from mistakes. I'll be honest, i'll probably add the texture to the air intake cover, but that's it. The rear light guards are wire as the plastic flat ones broke. Sorry if this reply came off a bit Brusque, I do appreciate the time taken, and it's useful information to everyone so thanks for sharing, just that kind of accuracy isn't my thing. Edited November 7, 2018 by Peter Marshall correcting brusque tone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris B Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 Nice work work PE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Marshall Posted November 10, 2018 Author Share Posted November 10, 2018 Today's work - first constructed the turret and added the applique armour Then on with a coat of Styrenex primer Peter 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Marshall Posted November 11, 2018 Author Share Posted November 11, 2018 Today's work , on with the Ammo Olive Drab Modulation set Peter 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 Very well with the texturized in the model, once painted it has been very well integrated ... Cheers Peter 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trig Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 Looking great, the texture came out well. Im actually feeling a bit better about the state my desk is in after reading through this mind you 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired Bob Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 On 06/11/2018 at 13:10, Das Abteilung said: The air intake cover on the rear deck was a large casting, as was the section of deck on which it sits, and might also benefit from some Mr Surfacer. I couldn't help noticing that you've also left the noticeable mould seam around the vent cover. The rear light guards should be flat section, not round, with flat tabs welded to the hull. None were made of round section and the 3 main producers of M4A1s all used quite different guard designs. You can see them here on the Sherman Minutia site, about a quarter of the way down the page. http://the.shadock.free.fr/sherman_minutia/manufacturer/m4a1pcf/m4a1_pcf.html You might want to check out other A1 features here as there were variations and Tasca are not immune from mistakes. Thanks for the link to this site, very informative. Just goes to prove that nothing can be taken for granted with shermans, I always try to work from photos but it's not always possible. On the Taska/Asuka/Eduard M4A1 I use Eduard etched headlight guards: TP028, as they are cheap and easy to use and look much better than the kit's injected parts. I have not enhanced the cast effect on my M4A1's as numerous photos show how smooth the castings were, rainy day wartime photos make the castings look really smooth and shiny. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Marshall Posted November 17, 2018 Author Share Posted November 17, 2018 Today's work - first an ochre filter over everything Then painting the rubber track and wheels / idlers Finally a coat of satin varnish over the top before starting weathering and assembly Peter 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SA80A2AR Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 smartish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Marshall Posted November 23, 2018 Author Share Posted November 23, 2018 A bit more done today - Decals on and a light coat of satin varnish over the top Peter 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Marshall Posted November 24, 2018 Author Share Posted November 24, 2018 Today's tank tormenting - first up a pin wash Then started weathering the hull by adding the mud / dust for the hull Peter 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SA80A2AR Posted November 24, 2018 Share Posted November 24, 2018 shiver me timbers. looks awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soeren Posted November 24, 2018 Share Posted November 24, 2018 Very nice update. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Marshall Posted December 1, 2018 Author Share Posted December 1, 2018 Today's work - first another wash over the tracks to keep building up the grime Then painted the tools, and added the bogeys. Then started weathering in the bogies to the rest of the hull Peter 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Marshall Posted December 8, 2018 Author Share Posted December 8, 2018 Today's work - on with the tracks, added weight inside to compress the suspension, and started the oil weathering with some streaks and stains. Peter 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 Those photos have really cheered me up. A modelling desk in a worse state than mine!!. Seriously though, nice work on the Sherman. Those are great kits. John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soeren Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 Great job. This really makes the texture pop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris B Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 Looks nice. You can add some dust on the rubber bands on the wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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