Nice deal on the Springs.

To bad I have never found Fuse wire here.

I guess solder would be about the same you think?

Fly tying wire as sold by Bass Pro Shop.

Great job on the bags Brad.

Have to keep an update on this one.

Wow Bradley, this is going to be a cool Sherman. The sandbags look just the way the are in reality, they are very convincing I think. You've made some fine parts, much better than de ones of the kit. G.

Thanks Jeff
Fuse wire is getting scarcer here, but I reckon copper wire will do the trick nicely.

Guy, thanks for the thoughts. Some small additions will help make the kit *pop*


Some advances.





I hit it with a rattle can; Tamiya. Can't remember if NATO or OD2? Not usual OD.

The decals were carefully amassed from a few sets to get the right bumper and registration codes for this particular tank. Gloss first, then decal on, then setting solution then gloss again before some washes added.



No hocus pocus filtering here (Not because I don't appreciate the effect, but I think the realism gets affected more so)
The mud is highlighted more, and I used a sepia toned ink for the initial wash. Easy to manage and correct. Then a Tamiya weathering set was used to further make the details *pop*







On it's way slowly!
Brad

Some more work done on the running gear on the weekend. Applied a lot of dirt/mud to the housings and trapped under the track support skids, but need to take photos still...
Keep you posted...
Brad

Hi Brad,

The work and detail as always is excellent. The sandbags are starting to look the part, nice use of tone and colour, very natural looking to my eyes. The figure is coming along well, great stuff there too.

Makes me want to put all my Shermans in the bin lol, lol.

Al

Excellent workmanship.

Wow, those hatch springs are terrific! Outstanding craftsmanship overall! Your attention to detail is superb! Those sandbags look so real.

Hello Bradley:
I like your sand bags, they look better than the milliputty type that I made. Could you give a how to with some photos, I would really like to try your version. Last question do you know if MAGIC SCULPT is available in the US?

Robert

Thankyou Al, Robert (x2) and Mark...

Robert the sandbags are as simple as they appear here. I think the key is maintaining a 'bulky' appearance with them, and to lay them as you would on a real tank. (ie. order is important for their support) Consistency in size also, and to not have them too big or too small. I know this sounds a little formulaic, but if either way it can impact on the final appearance methinks.

I'm quite sure Magic Sculpt is available in the US. I'd run with the tub sizes as per my first photo...
Hope this helps some
Brad

As I said elsewhere, nice one Bradders! Your finish is a great testimonial for rattle cans - excellent!

Thanks for the reply Bradley:


Robert

Bradley: Great job on the sandbags,and the overall detail of this sherman, and here I thougth you were just a figure guy. I didn't know you were muti talented. Again great work mate.

Rudi thanks mate
I think the finish is more due to the additions, but the paint is of good quality and gives a good base...

Robert you're welcome!

Anthony, yeah every so often I dust off a kit and have a bash
Workhas slowed momentarily, but you'll be pleased to know I'm working on a commander figure as the reason for this, as I need the turret ring for figure placement...
Will post some progress soon
Brad

Hi Bradley, your work inspire me to do a "copycat" with my M4!

What about if you use a very tigh wire mesh to add some texture to the sandbags?.