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Sherman Campaign

HONEYCUT

Victoria, Australia
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Posted: Saturday, October 02, 2010 - 03:04 PM UTC

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Okay guys ...Don't use the salt technique with acrylics....it just doesn't work well

Oh bugger Rick! Glad you managed to save the day. She is looking the goods and the paint has a lovely tinge to it. Look forward to her getting up n done...
brad

Big-John

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Posted: Saturday, October 02, 2010 - 03:09 PM UTC

Hey Rich. Looking good!

I thought I would add some build pictures to this thread, so I am showing some cast texture results.

thebear

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Posted: Saturday, October 02, 2010 - 03:22 PM UTC

Hi John .........NICE!

Kiwi_Modeller

Queensland, Australia
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Posted: Saturday, October 02, 2010 - 04:03 PM UTC

wow John that looks great , wish had that kind of patience lol.
i got the sand shields made an installed , tools on and mostly painted, lights on still need to them then stick the cages on.
tracks bas coated will weather everything later once its done.

still a few touchups to do but its getting there.
cheers,
Graham

JokerNinjay

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Posted: Saturday, October 02, 2010 - 09:47 PM UTC

All right I'm back from working a bit on my model. Got some handles on and then worked a bit on how my supplies are going to be put on an what had to be removed to make this possible and so forth. I then got to my supplies themselves and decided to fix them as the straps were broken when I got it. No pictures of my tank right now because as soon as my last picture of the straps snapped my camera died. So here's the strapping....

This is off the tank.

No difference really as I cropped my picture but this is on the tank. (not glued yet as I've got some stuff to work out).

I thought they looked good as my first attempt and thought something was missing or "off" at the middle where the strap loops around. If there is something I'm missing let me know. I tried to copy the way the previous straps were but as I've said they were broken and stuff so wasn't sure what I missed or wasn't there..Let me know and thanks =]
Special Thanks to G as he taught me how to make the straps.

AgentG

Nevada, United States
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Posted: Sunday, October 03, 2010 - 04:00 AM UTC

Now we're talking!

Keep at it Jay, it's coming right along, and looking good.

G

ejasonk

Baden-Württemberg, Germany
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Posted: Sunday, October 03, 2010 - 10:28 AM UTC

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Hey Rich. Looking good!

I thought I would add some build pictures to this thread, so I am showing some cast texture results.

What did you use for the texture effect? Glue?

cdharwins

New Jersey, United States
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Posted: Sunday, October 03, 2010 - 01:01 PM UTC

Hi all...

Ok, folks. I made tie downs from styrene, straps from brown paper bags, and buckles fron copper wire. I like how they came out so I'm callin this engine deck DONE.

Beer and football and then on to the front...

Chris

JokerNinjay

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Posted: Sunday, October 03, 2010 - 05:57 PM UTC

Hey G does the little loop thing look good I'm not sure on how it makes it look and I've also run into a problem...around the barrel on the turret there's a thin U shaped frame with bolts. Besides the fact I broke this piece into 3 pieces isn't my concern as of yet. The thin piece doesn't correspond with the bulk end of the barrel. I don't know what to do and am in a dilemma. I have a picture but the kitmaker site is down so I hope everyone knows what I'm talking about here...

MikeM670

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Posted: Sunday, October 03, 2010 - 05:59 PM UTC

Chris,

The buckles and straps look fantastic! Any thought of doing a article on how you made those. Bet it would be a great hit with all of us!

Mike

JokerNinjay

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Posted: Sunday, October 03, 2010 - 06:16 PM UTC

Well you know I never thought myself to be an expert at these. This is really the first time working with tanks..resin and the straps for that matter. Besides that I've gotten the help from doing it this way from Wayne G so I wouldn't want to steal his thunder he's the one that should be doing an article =]. Maybe I can try doing a build story on my Sherman though lol. Other than that thanks I thought it turned out pretty good myself for a first try.

Removed by original poster on 10/04/10 - 06:34:46 (GMT).

JokerNinjay

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Posted: Sunday, October 03, 2010 - 07:35 PM UTC

sorry micheal thought you were talking to me and when I realized you weren't I couldn't delete my post >.

JokerNinjay

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Posted: Monday, October 04, 2010 - 05:05 AM UTC

On my commanders cupola the little bar that acts as the hinge comes up a bit short any way to fix this or any pictures showing a real Sherman 105mm tank from all angles would be helpful. I wish the picture system was working or I'd show you what I'm talking about. So any help would be appreciated.

vonHengest

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Posted: Monday, October 04, 2010 - 06:09 AM UTC

These builds are looking great!!

Richard: Awesome! I hope my Tasca build comes out looking even half as nice once I paint and weather it.

Jay: Nice job on rebuilding the straps!

G-Man: Don't tell us you're already done yet!

Big-John

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Posted: Monday, October 04, 2010 - 06:13 AM UTC

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Hey Rich. Looking good!

I thought I would add some build pictures to this thread, so I am showing some cast texture results.

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What did you use for the texture effect? Glue?

See my build log here.

http://armorama.kitmaker.net/forums/163768&page=1

cdharwins

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Posted: Monday, October 04, 2010 - 01:19 PM UTC

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Chris,

The buckles and straps look fantastic! Any thought of doing a article on how you made those. Bet it would be a great hit with all of us!

Mike

I'd be glad to, Mike. Give me a couple of days to put it together.

Chris

vonHengest

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Posted: Monday, October 04, 2010 - 01:59 PM UTC

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Hey Rich. Looking good!

I thought I would add some build pictures to this thread, so I am showing some cast texture results.

John: I almost forgot, I was going to ask if you could share with us your techniques for creating the cast texture and for creating the weld bead on the turret armor?

MikeM670

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Posted: Monday, October 04, 2010 - 03:55 PM UTC

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sorry micheal thought you were talking to me and when I realized you weren't I couldn't delete my post >.

Jay,

Don't worry...you have done more with the cargo stuff then I have. I never tackled the tie downs for my build.

Mike

MikeM670

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Posted: Monday, October 04, 2010 - 03:57 PM UTC

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Chris,

The buckles and straps look fantastic! Any thought of doing a article on how you made those. Bet it would be a great hit with all of us!

Mike

I'd be glad to, Mike. Give me a couple of days to put it together.

Chris

Great, I'll be looking forward to it!!

Mike

JokerNinjay

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Posted: Monday, October 04, 2010 - 06:00 PM UTC

Ok, so for the commanders hatch and cupola there a small gap in the bar type thing that serves as the hinge. Is this supposed to be like this and if not what do I have to do so it becomes snug and flush? Any pictures or links that shows this angle would be helpful thanks.

Big-John

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Posted: Monday, October 04, 2010 - 06:40 PM UTC

Jay, I know what your talking about. Check this picture http://www.toadmanstankpictures.com/alabama_m4a3e2_029.jpg

You can cut the kit part out and replace it with some plastic rod, or streched sprue.

JokerNinjay

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Posted: Monday, October 04, 2010 - 07:53 PM UTC

Thanks a lot Hale that helps out a lot. What I don't get is how Dragon messed that up...Well what I have to do is what I have to do...Where do you find your pictures of Shermans? My search results never end up like this lol

JokerNinjay

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Posted: Monday, October 04, 2010 - 08:17 PM UTC

I also have an idea where the antennae is located but wasn't quite sure so if someone could let me know where it's at or provide me with a picture that would help as I have some brass rod that I've used on my handles and should work as an antennae. Thanks for the help

ppawlak1

Victoria, Australia
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Posted: Monday, October 04, 2010 - 09:21 PM UTC

@ Axel - welcome mate, there are lots of knowledgable people here that will lend a hand and give tips

@ Bob - nice progress on the Calliope, man that is such a great looking machine !

@ Richard - the color looks great !! and a nice recovery too

@ John - as Richard NICE ! And great pics too, thanks for posting !

@ Graham, I relly like the Camo work, the edges are not too sharp and just right IMO !

@ Jay - Keep up the good work - the straps look the part, you're progressing really well on this one !

@ Chris - outstanding work on the tools, handles etc !! First class !!

Cheers and keep up the good work everyone !!

Paul

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