Tamiya 1/35 M4A3E8 'Easy Eight'

[The_Lancaster]

Hey all,

 

This is Tamiya's new(ish) M4A3E8 in its first iteration as the variant in use towards the end of the Second World War. The kit was built out of the box save for the decals and stowage, which came from Star Decals and the Spares Box respectively. 

 

The Model was painted with Mr. Colour Olive Drab (1), before being drybrushed, and then weathered with a mix of oil paints, Tamiya Acrylics and Vallejo Mud effect. 

 

The figure is included in the kit, and whilst its been seen almost everywhere now, I still think he's in a fantastic pose and Tamiya figures are some of the best in injection molding IMHO, especially with the new releases. I painted him using Tamiya Acrylics and Humbrol Enamels. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks for looking,

 

Sam

 

 

[Andy H]

Ooooh! I like that one. Very nicely done. 👍

[Keeff]

Thats very nicely done! 👌 

 

Weathering and stowage complete a great look. 

 

Keith 😁 

[Bullbasket]

You've done a great job on that Sam. It's a good kit. I built it, minus the turret, for an M51. I like the way that you've done the wooden boxes and the varying shades of OD on the jerrycans. Nice work.

 

John.

[The_Lancaster]

7 minutes ago, Bullbasket said:

You've done a great job on that Sam. It's a good kit. I built it, minus the turret, for an M51. I like the way that you've done the wooden boxes and the varying shades of OD on the jerrycans. Nice work.

 

John.

Those Jerry cans turned out to be one of my favourite bits! Turns out having collected and painted them as I went, it was by accident to find out I’d painted them all slightly different shades. Glad you like them too! 
 

thanks for all your comments guys! 
 

Sam

[HL-10]

Superb bit of work!

Love the stowage and the figure really sets it off. 

[Steve27752]

Nicely done, love the stowage.

[IanC]

A great build of a great kit, Sam. 👏

 

I'm a big fan of Tamiya's recent figures, too. 🙂