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Firefly Mk.1c

a photo feature by Rick Cooper of a Tasca kit
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About the Author

About Rick Cooper (clovis899)
FROM: CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

I have been modeling for about 30 years now. Once upon a time in another century I owned my own hobby shop; way more work than it was worth. I tip my opti-visor to those who make a real living at it. Mainly build armor these days but I keep working at figures, planes and the occasional ship.


Comments

Arizonakid
Ohhhh that is one sweet looking little Firefly you have there. A really clean build and a nice looking finish with moderate weathering. I really am quite impressed with seeing someone finish a WWII tank that doesen't look like it has been in front line combat for about 83 years . Or that the commander hasn't given each of the crew members a big hammer and a chisel with orders to set about chipping the paint off every 8 to 10 inches over the entire vehicle . A nice used but not worn out vehicle.
JAN 07, 2013 - 12:55 PM
Thundergrunt
Mr Cooper. Nice Firefly. what kits is it? Is it OOB? What Figures? I am a new armor guy and have strong intrest in shermans. The crew is great. Thank you for posting. I also like your tutorial on the netting.
JAN 07, 2013 - 01:12 PM
clovis899
Thunder and Kid, thanks for your kind comments. The Firefly is completely OOB,the new Tasca kit. A bit pricey but definitely worth it. One of the two figures comes with the kit, the other fellow is from the Tamiya Cromwell.
JAN 07, 2013 - 03:10 PM
05Sultan
Great looking build.Nice shade of green,super detail, and natural poses for the crew. Maybe a little too clean for a Sherman with duckbills! Are they the kit tracks? Cheers!
JAN 07, 2013 - 03:39 PM
travh20
Awesome Sherman! What color do you use for the wood handles on the tools?
JAN 09, 2013 - 01:01 PM
clovis899
Sultan; yes, they are the kit tracks. Travh; the tool handles were painted with Vallejo Panzer Aces 'New Wood' and stained with a spot of Burnt Sienna oils. Just paint the oils on, let them set for a few minutes and wipe off and away you go!
JAN 09, 2013 - 03:43 PM
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