Utrecht, Netherlands
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Posted: Sunday, January 06, 2008 - 08:16 AM UTC
Dublin, Ireland
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Posted: Sunday, January 06, 2008 - 11:52 AM UTC
Good work Martin, I like the shading and weathering.
Pat
work to become not to acquire
England - East Anglia, United Kingdom
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Posted: Monday, January 07, 2008 - 06:10 AM UTC
Hi MArtin,
Turned out well.
Great stuff.
Al
'Action this Day'
Winston Spencer Churchill
Maryland, United States
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Posted: Monday, January 07, 2008 - 10:08 AM UTC
I think it looks great. Great build, great paint, weathering, all really top notch.
There's only two things that I noticed that are a bit "off", and both involve the build so would be all but impossible to fix now. One is that the Dragon kits (all the ones with the 75mm turret) have the spent shell port too high up. You need to remove it's locating pin and then position it just a bit lower, maybe 2 mm. Doesn't sound like much, but it makes a noticeable difference.
The other thing I noticed is that the Coaxial MG barrel seems to stick too far out of the mantlet.
Other than that, really great work. You are quite adept with the photoetch stuff, much more so than me (which is why I rarely use it!).
Always nice to see a well-done sherman.
Rob
Illinois, United States
Joined: February 01, 2006
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Posted: Monday, January 07, 2008 - 11:29 AM UTC
The LIFE magazine is a nice touch. Well done.
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Luzon, Philippines
Joined: May 15, 2004
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Posted: Monday, January 07, 2008 - 02:46 PM UTC
nice build. i like the hedgrow cutter..is it aftermarket or scratchbuilt? thanks for sharing.
Maryland, United States
Joined: May 04, 2007
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Posted: Monday, January 07, 2008 - 03:01 PM UTC
Great Sherman Martin, really like the way you post-shaded it. Makes quite a difference in the way your finish looks, nice job. Thanks for sharing. Cheers!
Tim
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AFV 8.8cm Flak 18 (35088) (paint stage)
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Utrecht, Netherlands
Joined: December 14, 2006
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Posted: Tuesday, January 08, 2008 - 08:54 AM UTC
Thanks all, much appreciated
I believe that the hedgerowcutter is from the tamiya Cromwell. But I'm not sure.
Quoted Text
I think it looks great. Great build, great paint, weathering, all really top notch.
There's only two things that I noticed that are a bit "off", and both involve the build so would be all but impossible to fix now. One is that the Dragon kits (all the ones with the 75mm turret) have the spent shell port too high up. You need to remove it's locating pin and then position it just a bit lower, maybe 2 mm. Doesn't sound like much, but it makes a noticeable difference.
The other thing I noticed is that the Coaxial MG barrel seems to stick too far out of the mantlet.
Other than that, really great work. You are quite adept with the photoetch stuff, much more so than me (which is why I rarely use it!).
Always nice to see a well-done sherman.
Rob
Someone els pointed out the error on the spent port, To bad. But not dramatic I guess. I'm also aware of the Coaxial MG, but I think it looks cooler this way
Some extra treats
Martin
Utrecht, Netherlands
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Posted: Monday, January 14, 2008 - 05:33 AM UTC
England - East Anglia, United Kingdom
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Posted: Monday, January 14, 2008 - 05:51 AM UTC
Hi Martin,
Nice work. I may be wrong but I believe the tools on US Shermans were always OD in colour.(?)
Personally I like the early gun mantle on this version but no doubt they would have had both.
Like the teddy bear lol, lol. Graet stuff.
Al
'Action this Day'
Winston Spencer Churchill
Texas, United States
Joined: August 11, 2006
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Posted: Wednesday, January 16, 2008 - 01:12 PM UTC
Really impressive!
Gotta love that teddy bear!
Utrecht, Netherlands
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Posted: Monday, January 28, 2008 - 09:18 AM UTC
Dublin, Ireland
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Posted: Monday, January 28, 2008 - 10:18 AM UTC
Well I do
especially the dried in muck and dirt. Are the figures Verlinden?
Pat
work to become not to acquire
Indiana, United States
Joined: May 14, 2007
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Posted: Monday, January 28, 2008 - 11:07 AM UTC
This is a great build. I will be referring to this thread when I do my Sherman Campaign Build.
Fantastic.
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Virginia, United States
Joined: September 22, 2004
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Posted: Monday, January 28, 2008 - 01:29 PM UTC
Well done, Martin! I'm contemplating just such a build on my own Dragon M4A1. I hope mine looks half as good as yours. Best regards, Dave
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United Kingdom
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Posted: Monday, January 28, 2008 - 10:47 PM UTC
Great thread, nice step by step pictures give a real feel for the build.
This has turned out nicely Martin, some excellent work on display with lots of personal touches which are great to see.
Cheers,
James
Massachusetts, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, January 29, 2008 - 01:52 AM UTC
This kit looks really appetizing! Plenty of detail, nicely textured armor plate and the finish has a camo scheme available. Very interesting subject as well.
Charlie :-)
"Never lose your sense of humor"
Utrecht, Netherlands
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Posted: Tuesday, January 29, 2008 - 07:51 AM UTC
Thanks for the kind replies, much appreciated
the figures are indeed from verlinden.
Utrecht, Netherlands
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Posted: Monday, February 04, 2008 - 07:41 AM UTC
Ontario, Canada
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Posted: Thursday, February 07, 2008 - 04:53 AM UTC
Nicely done. Wish my PE turned out looking that good!! Good lookin Sherman.
Doug
New Jersey, United States
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Posted: Thursday, August 14, 2008 - 01:20 PM UTC
Martin, how, exactly, did you create the mud effect/ overall weathering??
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England - East Anglia, United Kingdom
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Posted: Thursday, August 14, 2008 - 06:35 PM UTC
Hi Martin,
Excellent stuff, the figures really bring it to 'life'. Excellent finish on the kit. Another 1st class job.
Al
'Action this Day'
Winston Spencer Churchill
England - North East, United Kingdom
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Posted: Thursday, August 14, 2008 - 10:27 PM UTC
Really excellent job on both the tank and figures photos are top quality may I ask what Cullin devise did you use or was it scratch build,Also what camera and light set up do you use mine always look a bit fussy
Maryland, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, August 19, 2008 - 04:52 AM UTC
Great Sherman Martin! Like your build log and finish, as well as your placement and choice of the figures, came out fantastic!
Thanks for sharing! Cheers -
Tim
Current projects:
AFV 8.8cm Flak 18 (35088) (paint stage)
Academy Warrior MCV (OIF) (final touches...then paint)
Next up:
Revell A-6E Intruder (?)
Virginia, United States
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Posted: Wednesday, August 27, 2008 - 07:50 AM UTC
Martin-- great looking model.
DJ
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COL (R), USA
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