I've put Hurrican on hold as I have to wait for parts. So I started this new project:
Someone on a Dutch form told me to try a sherman tank from Tasca. So I've bought one on Ebay and a couple of accessories
So I started tooling the vehicle togheter:
First the bogies:
Sprocket wheel:
Next up the hull. I was suprised how easy all parts fit togheter there is almost no sanding or cutting required to make things fit
After a couple of weeks waiting I've finally recieved the .30cal barrels from aber. It took a bit of an effort to make them fit right. But super glue did wonders to it!
Finishing the Hull and Turret:
One of the last things I've done so far is fitting in the Stowage.Also I made a stowage rack on the rear of the hull as it was clearly seen on several photos of tanks fighting in Ortona.
I've also made a head start on the tracks. At first I painted them black and then sprayed them over with panzer aces track primer. Next would be giving it a rusty wash. and adding in the pigments and dry brushing it with metal color for the wear on the iron.
I do have a couple of questions on wich I hope you guys could help me:
First I'm looking for a tank commander wich has the same helmet and stance as the one shown on the 1st picture.
Secondary: Its obvious to see that the running gear is filled up with mud. Does any one a good technique to make the tracks and bogies filled up with mud?
If you guys have some other good tips for weathering you are welcome to mention them!
Grtz Remi
