This is my first real Tamiya Sherman kit. I am just now learning how to weather tanks and armor so any constructive criticism is greatly appreciated. I've seen all the models on here and it blows my mind every time I see a new one. I can't get over how real they look and I hope I can get to that status one day.









Thanks all,
Gordon

Know how you feel about the standard of work here, it can feel daunting.
As for comments, well since you asked, your Sherman is looking not bad at all nice and muddy but watch out for shiny paint finnish it looks a wee bit artificial and keep looking at other modelers work and reading reading reading checking the pics and trying out different techniques.

Hi Gordon, looking good so far. You may want to try adding a second "infill light" to your photos so we can see it more clearly, that would help us critique it for you. also might want to try using string or strips of lead foil to tie the stowage on the rear deck down, those tanks can get bumpy.
Cheers.

Thanks guys. I will work on the shiny paint finish for sure and as for the straps, I thought about that just last night when I was looking it over again. I have already ordered some supplies to make the straps and it is on it's way. We just moved in not too long ago and we are still working on getting lamps and all that good stuff because our house is somewhat dark. So as far as the lighting goes, that seems to be a problem in our whole house! These German houses don't have the best lighting! I will post more pics once I add the straps and get some better lighting to see what you guys think.
Thanks!

Here's a thread that may help you decide on the type of lighting to use. https://armorama.kitmaker.net/forums/172211&page=1

Hey Gordon
A nice kit this one, and with some patience and research can be made quite accurate to the real tank it portrays.
You seem to have made a good start here though.
If I may add also that you should keep retaking the pics until you get some clear in focus shots? Easy enough to do in a digital age, and helps us in helping you
I will suggest having a look at some of the Concord series of Shermans at war. There are numerous photos showing this and similar tanks and how the stowage was maintained and even close ups of mud accumulation and spatter etc. Good to use as reference...
Brad