Maddoxx77 Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 (edited) So, here she is.... my take on the Sherman M4. A really fun build that i enjoyed putting together. It's mostly OOB apart from the figures and the tracks. The build itself was as expected from Tamiya, they go together pretty much by themselfs. No issues what so ever. With the paint i kept it simple. Just a baselayer of OD with highlights and shadows. After that i did some color modulation with oils, added rust, dust, stains and spots. All the chipping was kept very light. The figures are aftermarket from a certain chinese webshop. They were a real pleasure to paint. Tarps were made with Tamiya epoxy putty. Towingcable was scratch build. Anyway, my goal with this build was to keep it simple. Nothing over the top. Work on my paint and weathering skills and work on my patience ( i tend to overdo things ) I'm happy with how she turned out. A dusty, battlefield used Sherman. So here are the photo's. I hope you enjoy them. Feel free to comment. Tnx all for following my buildlog and for taking the time to read and write. On to the next one!!! Cheers! 👍👍👍 Edited October 28, 2022 by Maddoxx77 40 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonL Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 That looks fabulous! Great figure painting as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef N. Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 Really impressed with that. Excellent all round modelling. Nice one Maddoxx. 👏👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 Wow! That's a fabulous build. I love the finish and your focus are just top notch! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 As an exercise in painting and weathering, you've done an excellent job. Nice work. Now all you need to do is get your credit card out, and look up some of those Asuka Shermans. They'll keep you going for a while. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddoxx77 Posted October 28, 2022 Author Share Posted October 28, 2022 55 minutes ago, Bullbasket said: As an exercise in painting and weathering, you've done an excellent job. Nice work. Now all you need to do is get your credit card out, and look up some of those Asuka Shermans. They'll keep you going for a while. John. I would love to build more Shermans in the future. ( i'm leaning towards the easy 8 from RFM ) so i'll keep your tip in mind. For now i have another project i want to start with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 1 hour ago, Maddoxx77 said: i'm leaning towards the easy 8 from RFM If the Easy 8 appeals to you, the Tamiya one is first class. I used it a a basis for my IDF M51 last year, and it is an excellent kit. It comes in two versions; WW2 and Korea. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 Terrific Sherman. The figures are great too, especially that chap standing nonchalantly at the front! I'll second the recommendation by @Bullbasket. The Tamiya 'Easy Eight' is one of their best armour kits ever. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nenad Ilijic Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 Great work Maddoxx. Stowage looks really nice! Cheers, Nenad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrykd Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 I like your model. Stowage, weathering and figures. But i see some small drawback on commander hatch there is small injection pin mark which should be filled with putty. You should pay more attention for details. Small thing but its very annoying for me 😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef N. Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 You're a tough taskmaster, Patryk. 😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartH Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 Brilliant work 👏 I love the tonal variations you've achieved and I especially like the mud /dust effects on the sides just above the tracks...makes for a very realistic appearance. Figures are superb too 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddoxx77 Posted October 29, 2022 Author Share Posted October 29, 2022 6 hours ago, Patrykd said: I like your model. Stowage, weathering and figures. But i see some small drawback on commander hatch there is small injection pin mark which should be filled with putty. You should pay more attention for details. Small thing but its very annoying for me 😉 Tnx for the tip! 👍. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 Hi Maddoxx, A nice model to add to your budding collection, I think you can be proud of how it turned out, it will not be the best base to make an M4, but, it looks like an M4 and it looks like an M4, "for me, for me-dable" ...😅 And the figures, what a nice addition, I would love to do something similar with my favorite models... maybe in another life...🤔 Keep up the good work.👏 Cheers and TC Francis.👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberto Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 Great job! The figures look great, too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CivicSiKL Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 I love the figures - they match the scene perfectly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 Nicely built, painted, weathered & stowed. Figures are good too. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael_55 Posted December 29, 2022 Share Posted December 29, 2022 Great job! The figures look great !! ♩ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bissyboat Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 Amazing Ronson and great job on the figures. ⚓🙌 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Model Mate Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 excellent job, and great figure work too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carius Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 Great work, I like the figures too. Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairtrigger Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 Superb job... The figures are excellent.... Screams out for a diorama... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keeff Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 Great job Maddox! Nice details and finish .... including the figures! Keith 😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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