IanC Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 The new Airfix Sherman Vc in the markings of 3 Troop, A Squadron, Northants Yeomanry, Normandy 1944. It's a decent little kit although unfortunately not strictly compatible with their earlier, excellent 1/76 Cromwell. I found the link and length tracks a bit fiddly, and wish Airfix had allowed for some of the hatches to be displayed open. The only additions from me were a bit of extra stowage - the kit includes plenty of spare track if you want to add some welded to turret or hull sides, as was fairly commonplace. Just noticed, too, that I forgot to drill out the muzzle brake... Taking up an ambush position behind the paint pots... Best wishes, Ian 35 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 Nicely done Ian, for a very casual armour buff, this looks like the sort of thing I could have a go at very happily. Steve. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandsmodels Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 nice model pity they did not include the 75mm bits as we could have made a std tank, they do include the hull mg which was odd and it is on the box art? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 58 minutes ago, sandsmodels said: they do include the hull mg which was odd and it is on the box art? IIRC it shouldn't be as Firefly's didn't have them fitted....? Perhaps a std tank is planned for the future? Very tidy build Ian, really like the dusty weathering. Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted June 10, 2021 Author Share Posted June 10, 2021 1 hour ago, stevehnz said: Nicely done Ian, for a very casual armour buff, this looks like the sort of thing I could have a go at very happily. Steve. Thanks Steve. It was a fun little build, despite some minor annoyances. 43 minutes ago, sandsmodels said: nice model pity they did not include the 75mm bits as we could have made a std tank, they do include the hull mg which was odd and it is on the box art? Yes, Airfix seem to be a bit of confused about the hull MG. They show it being fitted in part 43 of the instructions but all subsequent stages correctly show the blanking armour plate in its place! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted June 10, 2021 Author Share Posted June 10, 2021 26 minutes ago, keefr22 said: IIRC it shouldn't be as Firefly's didn't have them fitted....? Perhaps a std tank is planned for the future? Keith Thanks Keith. Yes, a new gun and turret will give them that option. Think the hull of the standard Mk V is essentially the same - and the MG is already there. 😉 But will they bother? I'm not sure. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carius Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 Very nice, well done Ian. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sardaukar Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 nice clean build 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steben Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 Great little job 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted June 13, 2021 Share Posted June 13, 2021 Lovely looking Firefly, nice work ! Wulfman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahawk Posted June 13, 2021 Share Posted June 13, 2021 I found this kit a massive disappointment after the quite decent Cromwell and Bedford QLs. However I do like your build of it: very nice weathering. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ijs302 Posted June 13, 2021 Share Posted June 13, 2021 A nice firefly I like the subtle weathering, it's a pity airfix didn't mould the hatches separately, being a Northamptonian I have just ordered one to make if lookes as good as yours I will be happy ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted June 14, 2021 Author Share Posted June 14, 2021 11 hours ago, Seahawk said: I found this kit a massive disappointment after the quite decent Cromwell and Bedford QLs. I agree it's not on the same level, and certainly not as nice as the Dragon or Heller Shermans. At the very least they could have opened up the hatches, which historically they've always done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilspen Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 A nice build. I have been looking at these Airfix kits and dithering over what one to try. I am a Firefly fan, so will give it a go and hopefully it will come out as tidy as yours. Cheers Neil 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted June 18, 2021 Author Share Posted June 18, 2021 13 hours ago, neilspen said: A nice build. I have been looking at these Airfix kits and dithering over what one to try. I am a Firefly fan, so will give it a go and hopefully it will come out as tidy as yours. Cheers Neil Thanks Neil. I can recommend the 1/76 Cromwell too, which has finer detail and a very clever, stress free way of doing the tracks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveyGair Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 Lovely job on this, the paint and finish look spot on. I fancied having a go at this but disappointed about the hatch business. It's a shame they missed the opportunity to add the 75mm gun turret, would have been a good seller I think. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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