Hi all. Here are 2 of my latest works.
The first one is a Hybrid Sherman Firefly Ic. It is basically a Tamiya Sherman Firefly Ic with an Iron Division Hybrid Hull. The decals for Polish markings is from Gasoline and originally for a M4A4 if I remember correctly. But then I figured "what the hell..." and used them anyway. The figures are from Tamiya with very minor modifications. The only thing that is missing now is the stowage which I am still waiting from Track 48. Hope you like it.
The other model is a STUGH IIIG. It is built out of the box. The only after market parts are the P.E. mesh at the air-intake from Hauler. Hope you'll like it too.
Thanks for viewing.
Hosted by Darren Baker
1/48 Hybrid Sherman Firefly Ic and STUH IIIG
theduke2sg
Singapore / 新加坡
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Posted: Thursday, January 29, 2009 - 03:06 PM UTC
calvin_ng
United States
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Posted: Thursday, January 29, 2009 - 03:14 PM UTC
1 word.... incredible!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i like it alot wonderful weathering
Eaglewatch
United Kingdom
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Posted: Thursday, January 29, 2009 - 04:08 PM UTC
Nice very nice i too have a few kits in 1/48th underway and like you i'm waiting for some AM bits and bobs to finish them
Gt351
Tasmania, Australia
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Posted: Thursday, January 29, 2009 - 07:33 PM UTC
Awesome work, although a bit less mud on the stug would have allowed me to see the wheels and that, wel done,cheers Bob.
orange_3D
British Columbia, Canada
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Posted: Friday, January 30, 2009 - 02:21 AM UTC
nice model, great pics!
ericadeane
Michigan, United States
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Posted: Friday, January 30, 2009 - 05:25 AM UTC
Nice presentation. May i point out two nitpicks? 1) all Fireflies had the assistant driver's seat area filled with an ammo bin. That's why the MG was fared over. Firefly crews were dropped to four (3 in the turret and the driver) 2) the StuH III's MG shield was only upright if propped up by the forward half of the loader's hatch. It had no mechanism to remain upright (especially with the 28 lbs. of an MG34) unless it was held in place by the hatch. Take these for what they're worth.
Great work. Bravo!
Great work. Bravo!
UncaBret
Illinois, United States
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Posted: Friday, January 30, 2009 - 05:25 AM UTC
Very nice! It's good to see more 1/48.
IronDivision
United States
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Posted: Monday, February 02, 2009 - 09:05 AM UTC
Excellent build Calvin, my compliments! Always like to see the ID Hybrid conversion being used for Firefly conversions.
Foyled
Henan, China / 简体
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Posted: Wednesday, February 04, 2009 - 05:31 PM UTC
Very nice work of two Calvin!