Hi all

Here is my latest modelwork, Tamiya's old Sherman from the mid 90'es.
Additions are:
RB-models barrel, RB-models MG's
Straps is added by using lead foil
Weld marks on upper hull are done by streched sprue
Front and turret have got Mr. Surfacer.











Happy modeling
Ole from Denmark

Very nice looking build. My only concern is that you sanded down the spare wheels tire. It was my understanding that the mold line was present on the spares.

Good treatment of a classic kit Ole. The metal barrels really upgrade the appearance of the model.

Hi guys

Thank you for your comments, it is much appreciated.

I was not aware of the presence of the mold line for the spare wheel, so let us keep this little secret between us

I want to make a US Sherman with the Cullin cutter from Normandy June 1944, and hopefully I will get the cutter soon.

Happy modeling
Ole

Coming along nicely Ole, good show. I suppose you will add some straps to keep the stowage down on the engine deck?

Looking forward to more!

Cheers!
Stefan

Tamiya's kit builds cleanly, and looks good when completed, though it's accuracy is a bit weak. It has the front end configuration of a dry stowage M4A3 or M4A4, rather than an M4, something which was not clear at the time the kit was designed (the more recent Dragon Normandy M4 would be a better choice in that regard). Still, only the dedicated Sherman geek is likely to notice this.
Your build looks very good. I would suggest that there is no particular reason to apply a textured surface to the applique armor plates, as these were rolled steel, not castings. The hull applique was welded on top and sides, but usually not along the bottom. I might suggest you give the commander on open periscope on his hatch, since the tank is buttoned up. Otherwise, only the gunner and loader can see.

Great looking sherman! Looking forward to seeing it when it's all completed

Looking Killer here.
Nice clean build so far.
The Sherman campaign maybe?
Will keep looking in.

Well the driver can't see either, which may be more of a problem.

Hi all

Thank you very much for your feedback, it is much appreciated and highly motivating for finishing the build.

Stafan: yes, straps will be added after painting.

Gerald and Jesse: Well, regarding the periscopes, this is one of the down sides of this kit. Front hull or commander (main hatch) periscopes were not part of the kit as I belive that the kit was "designed" for having a commander, driver and MG-man present in the hatches and therefor no need for periscopes.
I decided to do the build almost out of the box (except for the guns and Eduard brush guards), so adding details like the periscope was not done. Next time will hopefully be a Tasca Sherman Firefly and I expect that it is fully up to date, since it is a much newer version compared to this Sherman.

Gerald: thank you for the information regarding the welded armor and I will remove the Mr. Surfacer prior to painting.

Have a nice weekend
Ole

Hi all

Here are some in-progress pictures, some detail painting is still missing and of cause the final touch of the tracks.







Let me hear what you think of it so far.

Happy modeling
Ole

The end result









Happy modeling
Ole

Hi Ole,

I think the rope does not fit into the high quality finish of your Sherman. Should change to another type that looks more realistic.

Regards
Paul

Ole:

Hey! That's really cool! Your beast is really impressive, to this old sherman-naif, anyway! I like your treatment and the cargo looks nice and all around I would be really happy to make something looks this good!

Been following this thread as a fellow clubbie down here on the Gulf Coast is doing a shermie right now, and he's using an old Tamiya kit, and adding cast-in cheek armor, etc.- so I'm sorta tuned-in on shermies from our constant discussion of his build!

I have about three things to gently poke at with you: 1) That "hawser". It's already been noted before but it is way too big. I guess it could be maybe scale 1 1/2 US inch diameter (maybe 3.5cm or so), based on sizing it against objects you have on your tank! Get a thinner thread in there, mate! That and maybe consider getting it dirty?

2) This may simply be an artifact of your picture- but I think the rusty bits on the track-links stand out too much- just an opinion, but about any rust on those link-ends would be pretty much hidden behind dirt. And - go look - rust is usually not that bright. Maybe these could tone down a bit?

and 3) Those "fuel dribbles" down the sides. These seem a bit "over-done" to me. Those shermies were gasoline-powered - spilt gas would more likely bleach things and leave some runs in the dust and dirt, than leave a dark oily smear. I've seen this same portrayal of fuel spillage on lots of Sherman builds- and wondered about it. Now, if shermies were like Caterpillar 'dozers and such, powered by Diesel... spillage streaks would seem more likely. But they're not.

Just my impression, oily streaks look kind of cool, but I don't see such distinct spillage marks on many period shermie pics.

All that said- you have a mighty fine build there, IMHO! Great Job! Makes me want to give the shermie a try!

Cheers!

Bob

Your build came out very well Ole. You're making me glad that I didn't get rid of my Tamiya Sherman yet

Thank you for all the positive feedback and talking the time to give me some constructive feedback, it is much appreciated .

Paul: I must agree, it is not very well done so I need to change it.

Bob: same thing about the rope I have receved other comments about the brightness of the end connectors and I may give them a blast of pigments to dull them down a bit. On the other hand I like the the fact that there are some contrast between the OD hull and the bright tracks which makes it more interesting from a visual point of view. I have a picture of a British Sherman with the fuel spill (I think), and I like the effect for artistic reasons, and It may not be realistic even through a lot of Sherman models has it.

Jeremy: Happy to inspire you regarding the Sherman. Actually it is quiet refreshing to tackle an old model with fewer parts and a straight forward build in contrast to the newer 3-in-one models, where you need to make desicions at every step.

Happy modeling
Ole

One other tip that I myself just discovered, the taillights. Only the upper portion of the left taillight will be red. All the others are dark.

G

Hi Wayne

Thank you for that info, it was new to me as well.

Ole

Hi Ole ... Very nice job on your Sherman...
I agree that the rope is a bit oversized but the fuel spill looks okay to me ...



It could happen!

Keep up the good work ..

Rick

Now that's cute!

Also, from the German jerrycans, the shermie looks to be a "beute-panzer"- and, hey, the kid could easily be a local burgher's son, too! I'll like to assume he wasn't just a somewhat runty-looking gefreiter...)

From the amount of slop the kid was "achieving", I could imagine he later took a certain amount of "what-for" for wasting the very precious fuel.

US cans had at least the option of the screw-on filler pipe (at least my 1944 cans do... ), which would help with the "neater" filling I suspect usually occurred at the hands of most tankers.

Cheers!

Hi Rick

Thank you for the positive feedback and the supporting picture.

Ole

Ole-- very nice work. Sherman question: does anyone know what is the purpose of the circular area located to the right of the bow machine gun above the headlight ?
thanks
DJ

Hi DJ

Thank you for your positive feedback.
As far as I know and remember, the area could be used for a spare/ additional antenna mount, but I have never seen it used.

May be someone else could provide additional info??

Happy modeling
Ole

Ole-- makes sense, thanks.
DJ

Here ya go DJ..



Rick