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Backdated Nichimo M4A1

a build story by Lauren Blakley
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Conclusions

I am thinking of what to do for a base, but am working on another M4A1 so it will have to wait. Overall it was a lot of work, time and frustration, but a learning experience as well and in the end I am very happy with the results and I guess that’s all that counts.
 

Kit List

Nichimo M4A1
Tank Workshops M4A1 Cast Hull w/direct vision slots
Italieri M4A1 for the following parts:
 > Final Drive Access Covers
 > Suspension Bogeys
 > Wheels
Drive Sprockets
CMK 75 mm Barrel & M34 (early) manlet
Collectors Brass .30 cal barrels (2)
Collectors Brass Tank Tools
RHPS Rubber Block Tracks
Verlinden .30 cal MG & Mount
Elefant M4A1 Photo Etch
 

References

Squadron/Signal M4 Sherman in Action
Concord The M4 Sherman: The European Theater - 1942-1945 Vol. 1&2
Armorama.com

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About the Author

About Lauren A. Blakley, ATC, U (Chief)
FROM: WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES

I started modelling when I was 6 and with a few short breaks here and there due to the Navy, I pretty much havn't stopped. Started with cars, ships, aircraft and then armor. Can't say which is my favorite. Spend most of my time in the navy in the Reconnaissance "Shadow War" business and am looking f...


Comments

Tin_Can
Chief, despite all the 'fun' you had putting this kit together it looks great. The weathering job you did is top shelf.
AUG 06, 2002 - 09:08 PM
Sabot
Good job Chief! Although it should be sub-titled "Why I should have listened to Sabot". Not much left of the Nichimo kit once you got started? I built one OOB when I first started doing Shermans. Back then, the only ones around were the original motorized Tamiya M4A3E8 and their first M4A3, the Italeri M4A1, the Monogram M4 and M4A1. Also kicking around on the shelves was the Revell M4A1E8 (1/40). I built the Italeri kit next and then the Tamiya M4A3, what a difference. Go treat yourself to the Tamiya M4 Early, you deserve it.
AUG 06, 2002 - 09:49 PM
GunTruck
Nice article and model Chief - I love reading experiences with good 'ol fashioned model building! Gunnie
AUG 06, 2002 - 10:27 PM
ArmouredSprue
Really nice work Chief! As Sabot said: where is the Nichimo kit anyway????? Congratulations and keep doing this nice pieces
AUG 07, 2002 - 09:18 AM
herberta
Hi Chief Great job! That camo is great. I tried the texturing of the hull on my Italeri Sherman. I ended up sanding it back almost smooth. I'm pretty sure that the texture on a Sherman in 1/35 scale would be almost invisible. Of course we like to see some texture, so it's a tough battle between reality and what 'looks right'. Nice article too. Talk to you soon Andy
AUG 07, 2002 - 10:40 AM
Chief
Thanks for the kind words. Six months is a little long for a tank kit to go from start to finish. It'll be a while before I take on another kit-bash of that magnitude.
AUG 09, 2002 - 12:32 AM
Cob
Great Looking model Chief ! I just got a set of the RHPS rubber block tracks for my M12 GMC and I agree they fit great. I noticed that the rubber blocks seem to be much thicker than any I've seen in pictures. I've surfed around and looked through my references and in every shot, the blocks seem much thinner. Is that because they wear down quickly? Does anyone know how thick the rubber block (T-51) tracks were from the factory? Thanks, Cob P.S. Are you still in transit?
SEP 26, 2002 - 01:39 AM
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