Geo1966 Posted July 3, 2022 Share Posted July 3, 2022 This was my entry into the recently finished M3/M4 Group build, which I enjoyed and as always have learnt a bit more. Managed to finish the Sherman and the figures in time, but not the base. Anyway, I have finished the base now, nothing special just a Lidl chopping board, Tamiya “stone paving” and some static grass and lawn moss. "This will cheer you up!" is referring to the Commander offering the grumpy Gunner a glug of wine. Thanks for looking, George 39 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M3talpig Posted July 3, 2022 Share Posted July 3, 2022 Well George the gunner doesn't look to interested so pass it over here......might be red wine, some gunners get headaches from red wine ...Lovely job on the model mate looks fabulous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef N. Posted July 3, 2022 Share Posted July 3, 2022 That's great George. Very nicely painted and gently weathered and detailed. The figures and base round it off perfectly. Top work mate.👍👏 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelh Posted July 3, 2022 Share Posted July 3, 2022 Looks great and as always an AFV always looks best on an even simple diorama. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latakia Posted July 4, 2022 Share Posted July 4, 2022 You've done a great job George love the weathering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steben Posted July 4, 2022 Share Posted July 4, 2022 Great job. +1 on the weathering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted July 4, 2022 Share Posted July 4, 2022 I can only repeat what everyone else has said. Great job all round. John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartH Posted July 4, 2022 Share Posted July 4, 2022 Superb job. Everything about it looks just right....painting, weathering, stowage and presentation. Really like that 👏 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo1966 Posted July 5, 2022 Author Share Posted July 5, 2022 On 7/3/2022 at 8:59 PM, M3talpig said: Well George the gunner doesn't look to interested so pass it over here......might be red wine, some gunners get headaches from red wine ...Lovely job on the model mate looks fabulous. Thanks Steve. Red wine also gives me a headache, although i was never a gunner 😆 George 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo1966 Posted July 5, 2022 Author Share Posted July 5, 2022 Thanks @Stef N. @noelh @Latakia @Steben @Bullbasket @StuartH for your kind words. This is my 15th build since returning to the hobby and I think this is my best to date, although there are bits i am not happy with (as always). Think i need to get a bit braver in some areas for sure, PE and mud (heavy weathering) spring to mind for starters. Also face painting of figures is still a dark art to me. George 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 Hi George, A nice Sherman, very well finished, and with abundant stowage, very well fastened, and a couple of figures, well executed, together with its base, simple but that enriches the presentation of the model. I think that inevitably, we all have some facet of modeling that does not satisfy us, because we have not practiced enough, or because that innate ability is not there... My desire is the figures, but I can't get them to look at least like my models.... Cheers and TC Francis.👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Robin Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 Beautifully done. The figures really set it off. The poses are very lifelike and I can't see anything wrong with them. Regards Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddoxx77 Posted July 6, 2022 Share Posted July 6, 2022 This is such a great build. Everything on the model is spot on! The paintjob, subtle weathering, the contrast on the front with the boxes brings interest to the vehicle, the figures look completly in place.... all in all a superb model!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo1966 Posted July 6, 2022 Author Share Posted July 6, 2022 20 hours ago, FrancisGL said: we all have some facet of modeling that does not satisfy us, because we have not practiced enough, or because that innate ability is not there Very true Francis. I wonder it the top modellers on here or even the likes of "Nightshift" think when they finish a model they could have done it better? I guess also as we get older things like eye sight and patience come into it also. 11 hours ago, Pete Robin said: The figures really set it off. The poses are very lifelike and I can't see anything wrong with them. Thanks Pete, just don't zoom in too much! 11 minutes ago, Maddoxx77 said: the contrast on the front with the boxes brings interest to the vehicle Thanks Maddox, I think you can definately have too much green, so a little colour helps. George Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted July 6, 2022 Share Posted July 6, 2022 A terrific model. Realistic paint, markings and weathering, with good figures too. 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo1966 Posted July 6, 2022 Author Share Posted July 6, 2022 Thanks Ian, Much appreciated. George Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheriff013 Posted July 6, 2022 Share Posted July 6, 2022 That's a perfect example of the "less is more" for me. If it was mine, I would ruin it with mud and dirt effects. Your weathering is perfectly enough. I don't know the gunner's reaction but your model definitely cheered me up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edjbartos Posted July 6, 2022 Share Posted July 6, 2022 Good job George, it all looks fabulous, well done...👍 Ed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo1966 Posted July 7, 2022 Author Share Posted July 7, 2022 Thank you kindly @sheriff013 and @edjbartos George 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muchmirth Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 This is really brilliant George. Like all of it. Quirky little story line, the base, the figs and especially the weathering. Top job!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nenad Ilijic Posted July 9, 2022 Share Posted July 9, 2022 Beautiful model George. I really like the subtle weathering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo1966 Posted July 9, 2022 Author Share Posted July 9, 2022 18 minutes ago, Nenad Ilijic said: I really like the subtle weathering. Thanks Nenad, I actually want to get away from "subtle" weathering in the future. Want to do something really muddy if i get brave. George Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo1966 Posted July 9, 2022 Author Share Posted July 9, 2022 Thanks, much appreciated @Muchmirth George Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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