Kingsman Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 The Work In Progress for this one can be found here: https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235070810-unusual-ex-fireflies/ A Lebanese VC Firefly from the 1976 Arab Army Of Lebanon mutiny refitted with the M4A2 diesel powerpack and unusual applique armour. The only photo I've ever found of the applique is rusting in a dump in UN days in Lebanon. Almost certainly a unique individual vehicle. Without knowing its history placing it in these markings and in that particular part of Lebanon's troubled past is, I admit, a complete swag. Markings are hand-applied. The right side photos were out of focus: must take some more. Yes the turret is empty. There was going to be a figure, but now there isn't. 25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carius Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 (edited) An unusual Sherman version, well done mate. Edited September 19, 2022 by Carius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingsman Posted September 19, 2022 Author Share Posted September 19, 2022 Managed to snap the right side - in focus this time. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 That’s outstanding. The fragments of backstory make it even more interesting. (Were you serving with the UN?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingsman Posted September 19, 2022 Author Share Posted September 19, 2022 14 hours ago, Bertie McBoatface said: Were you serving with the UN? No. I just came across the rusty dump photo online while researching. There's a UN soldier posing in the turret hatch. I presume Swedish as it was originally posted on a Swedish site. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 An unusual Sherman, and nicely done. John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Robin Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 Very nice work. You've certainly captured the used and dusty look. Regards Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartH Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 I like that a lot. I love the faded dusty paintwork and the lettering looks perfect 👌 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 Interesting bit of history and an excellent model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil1960 Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 Very unusual model. Great work on weathering. What did you use for graffiti? Ciao Filippo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingsman Posted September 25, 2022 Author Share Posted September 25, 2022 On 9/23/2022 at 11:17 AM, Phil1960 said: What did you use for graffiti? There have been a couple of limited edition decal sets for Lebanese Fireflies, published by Military Modelcraft International. I have both. But I was concerned about the carrier film showing or silvering. And it seemed a shame to butcher a rare multi-tank set for 1 model. So the graffiti is copied from the top decal set freehand using green artist's acrylic ink and an old-style dipping pen. The Palestine outlines are black ink. If anyone is interested in buying either of these decal sets, PM me. I don't need them any more as I won't be doing any more Lebanese Fireflies. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil1960 Posted September 25, 2022 Share Posted September 25, 2022 Thank you Kingman!. In effect I used Molotow 1 mm pencil but I'm not satisfied as the letters did not come out with a neat profile. The ink spread all around leaving a bad effect like spider legs! Maybe it dipend on a too matt surface? Any help?. Ciao Filippo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingsman Posted September 25, 2022 Author Share Posted September 25, 2022 Molotov pens are really paint pens. Their 'ink' is very thin as it must flow through the fibre tip. They are also designed for use on porous surfaces. So it will spread out on non-porous surfaces. It might spread less on a gloss surface but the key point is that too much ink is being applied. Artists permanent ink pens are better, but usually only come in dark colours like black and brown. I would recommend bottled artists ink and an old fashioned mapping or calligraphy pen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil1960 Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 Thank you Kingman! Ciao Filippo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edjbartos Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 That looks very nice indeed, I like the effect that the dust gives to the variation in the colour, well done 👍 Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nenad Ilijic Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 Great work! Like it a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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