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Yeti01012001
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Posted: Tuesday, October 16, 2007 - 11:43 PM UTC
I know the yellow looks a bit in your face, but it will be toned down. The purple is making fuild. (First time using this stuff)

This will be a two toned (green) camo scheme
The it is the italeri one


next step is the OD green




HONEYCUT
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Posted: Wednesday, October 17, 2007 - 02:23 AM UTC
Gday Gaz
I don't know much about USMC Shermans so I can't comment on accuracy of paint scheme etc. Got any more pics close up? Hard to be helpful from this distance!
What is the purple stuff? Masking fluid?
Cheers
Brad
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Posted: Wednesday, October 17, 2007 - 04:08 AM UTC
this sure looks like a new technique to me. I am really curious to see the results! Always had a soft spot for the Sherman. Let's see how you progress, o.k.?
regs - Andreas
tjkelly
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Posted: Thursday, October 18, 2007 - 12:12 AM UTC
Interesting technique for the masking. Am going to take a crack at using blu-tak for my next camo job, see how that works.

Curious, are you going to paint the lower hull and running gear a little different? Looking forward to your progress and paint results. Thanks for sharing.

Cheers!
Tim
Yeti01012001
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Posted: Saturday, October 27, 2007 - 04:29 AM UTC
The build so far.
The yellow has been toned down with a very diluted green.
I think that if i was going to do another camo scheme simmular, i would not use the masking fuild technique just blu tac.


Yeti01012001
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Posted: Tuesday, October 30, 2007 - 06:30 AM UTC
next step the oil wash and pin wash
youngc
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Posted: Tuesday, October 30, 2007 - 02:55 PM UTC
Keep taking your photos outdoors, they look much better. Haven't seen many Shermans in this camo, good work so far!

Chas
Yeti01012001
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Posted: Thursday, November 08, 2007 - 01:04 PM UTC
80% done so far. need to add the tracks and then dust on the lower hall and may add somemore streeks


SGTJKJ
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Posted: Thursday, November 08, 2007 - 08:14 PM UTC
Looks good, Gary. I was a little surprised about the first pictures as the Sherman seemed to be painted in "Racing yellow" The outdoor photos are much better. Interesting about the maskol used to create the camouflage pattern - nice result.

Dont forget to give those decals and mat varnish coat to tie them in with the rest of the tank. Now they are a bit on the shiny side.

Looks good - looking forward to see more
Yeti01012001
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Posted: Friday, November 16, 2007 - 10:27 PM UTC
The finished sherman. I know it is not the traditional camo scheme, but what the hell




comments welcome
ryally
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Posted: Sunday, November 18, 2007 - 08:55 AM UTC
Well done mate, I like the style and colours
Ryally
garthj
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Posted: Monday, November 19, 2007 - 04:09 AM UTC
Dear Gary
This is an excellent result. Looks great!
Regards
Garth
SGTJKJ
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Posted: Thursday, November 22, 2007 - 01:30 AM UTC
Looks great. You got the decals toned down just right.

Thanks for sharing your work
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