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Tasca M4A3E2 Sherman Jumbo COBRA KING build

Big-John

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Posted: Sunday, November 25, 2012 - 12:44 AM UTC

Thanks Greg!!

RotorHead67

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Posted: Sunday, November 25, 2012 - 01:02 AM UTC

[quote]Hey Guys,

Don’t worry about hijacking my thread, this is all important stuff we’re discussing

John:
I don't want to be a Hijacker either,,but (my 2 cents). I don't use acrylic for base coats, only weathering & shading
because my enamel base won't get damaged and I can adjust and move the acrylic top layer around a lot easier without gumming
up the surface for pastels and pigments, which I also use for dirt and weathering. As for primer....I don't, as a whole coverage, I only use a darker shade in shadow areas, and go straight to base color for the rest, with of coarse, lighter shades in center areas for fading. I like the old tried & true
bite that enamels give to plastic. Never had good results w/
any Acrylic ie, pollyS,tamiya,or Testors. Stick w/ what you
know. ENOUGH RANT.
THE JUMBO LOOKS MARVELOUS!!!!!! Love you tuuret casting and weld affects. Still watching and waiting for the finish.Keep
Up the great progression!!!!!!
Todd

Big-John

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Posted: Sunday, November 25, 2012 - 05:38 AM UTC

I’m calling it done! Time to move on to something else. I will eventually put it on a base once I make up my mind on how I want to approach it.

pseudorealityx

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Posted: Sunday, November 25, 2012 - 05:13 PM UTC

Looking really good.

Dangeroo

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Posted: Sunday, November 25, 2012 - 07:33 PM UTC

John, that's one sweet looking Jumbo! Really like the weathering. Getting OD to look interesting is one of th hardest jobs I think.

I especially like the way the tools look, how did you get that done? My metal parts always look too clean/new.

Cheers!
Stefan

Silantra

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Posted: Monday, November 26, 2012 - 04:13 AM UTC

awesome OD........love the tone...

HONEYCUT

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Posted: Friday, December 14, 2012 - 06:25 PM UTC

Congrats John; that looks wonderful! And such beautiful photos to showcase it in its' true light. Your efforts have certainly paid off
Cheers Brad

thewrongguy

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Posted: Saturday, December 15, 2012 - 02:59 AM UTC

Wow. Just Wow.

That's how I want to build Shermans when I grow up.

Cheers

Jeff

AgentG

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Posted: Saturday, December 15, 2012 - 04:20 AM UTC

Quoted Text

Wow. Just Wow.

That's how I want to build Shermans when I grow up.

Cheers

Jeff

Me too!

I love it.

G

Totalize

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Posted: Saturday, December 15, 2012 - 04:56 AM UTC

John,

First rate job on this one all the way. I really love the weathering work you did. It doesn't overwhelm the tank. Fantastic. the OD colours are splendid too.

Congrats!

Big-John

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Posted: Sunday, September 15, 2013 - 01:24 PM UTC