Here is my recent build. I used Dragns M51 Premium kit along with Voyagers p/e set and their p/e and metal 50 cal. The figures are from ADV. you can view some of the unpainted version on my link. Im not 100% sure the uniforms are accurate, since I have little reference on them, but overall Im happy with the outcome.. It was an interesting subject and a nice break from the German stuff. more pics can be found here
http://panzercreations.fotopic.net/c1494140.html
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Dragon M51 finished
pzcreations
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Posted: Sunday, April 20, 2008 - 11:59 AM UTC
AJLaFleche
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Posted: Sunday, April 20, 2008 - 12:38 PM UTC
The 51 is so cool with that big 105 sticking out there. Very nice job on this one.Nicely done figures, too.
INDIA11A
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Posted: Sunday, April 20, 2008 - 01:10 PM UTC
Nicely done. Love the look of that tank. Crew looks perfect.
Great job.
Doug
Great job.
Doug
fireontheway
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Posted: Sunday, April 20, 2008 - 01:11 PM UTC
I agree, a very nice job. I built this one a couple of months ago. I had fit problems with the PE fenders, and keeping the suspension/gear together, but a nice kit none the less. I opted for the 1960's model crew helmets for my figures though. Nice build, weathering, figures, well done.
Grumpyoldman
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Posted: Sunday, April 20, 2008 - 05:17 PM UTC
That turned out really nice Tim.
tjkelly
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Posted: Monday, April 21, 2008 - 09:09 AM UTC
Looking great Tim! Wonderful job, what a monster to see on the battlefield! Would hate to be on the receiving end of that 105! Yikes!
Cheers! Tim
Cheers! Tim
SIRNEIL
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Posted: Monday, April 21, 2008 - 10:06 AM UTC
very nice tim
as per usual you pay a great deal of attention to the finer detail's....
neil
as per usual you pay a great deal of attention to the finer detail's....
neil
pzcreations
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Posted: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 - 12:12 PM UTC
thanks everyone, I do appreciate the feedback. Out of the Sherman family, I have to say, this is one of the coolest looking.
surgeon01
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Posted: Friday, May 02, 2008 - 10:10 AM UTC
Hi Tim,
wonderful work you have done on the M51. I really like the paintjob, and the crew also looks very nice. Yes, it's cool looking. Thanks for sharing your pics.
greetings ro
wonderful work you have done on the M51. I really like the paintjob, and the crew also looks very nice. Yes, it's cool looking. Thanks for sharing your pics.
greetings ro
james84
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Posted: Friday, May 02, 2008 - 10:38 AM UTC
Well done, as usual!
18Bravo
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Posted: Friday, May 02, 2008 - 08:47 PM UTC
Very nice. I always love a good IDF piece. And it's good to see the chipping done with some restraint. The trcks really turned out nice as well.
pzcreations
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Posted: Sunday, May 04, 2008 - 02:12 AM UTC
hey, thanks for the compliments and feedback. I wasnt sure where to go with the wear on the paint. Im not sure if they removed the original paint before the conversions or not? any thoughts. I assumed they did.
Posted: Sunday, May 04, 2008 - 03:19 AM UTC
Great work of a very high standard.