Istanbul, Turkey / Türkçe
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Posted: Thursday, November 13, 2003 - 06:58 PM UTC
Hi guys,
While making the discussion of M4A1, i have finished the "M4A3 75mm" of Tamiya #35250
And waiting for your comments

Thanks from now.
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Graywolf
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Posted: Thursday, November 13, 2003 - 09:19 PM UTC
very good work buddy
Istanbul, Turkey / Türkçe
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Posted: Thursday, November 13, 2003 - 09:39 PM UTC
Thank you very much Buddy :-)
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Ontario, Canada
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Posted: Thursday, November 13, 2003 - 10:36 PM UTC
Love the tank. Lots of extra cargo on the back looks great. Just wondering is it the picture causing the helmets on the side of turret to be a tad glossey or does it need a little dulling?
Great build
HastyP
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New York, United States
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Posted: Friday, November 14, 2003 - 01:02 AM UTC
Great looking Sherman! Can never go wrong with a Tamiya Sherman. This kit and the M4 kit are my favorite, manufacturers should add stowage to their kits more often.
The markings are OTB right?
Cheers,
CDT Reimund Manneck
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Provincia de Lugo, Spain / España
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Posted: Friday, November 14, 2003 - 01:09 AM UTC
Very nice indeed

. Only points I would mention is to add some rope to tie down the loose gear and perhaps to add an air-recognition sheet on the back, apart from those points, nothing, well-done, Jim
Alessandria, Italy
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Posted: Friday, November 14, 2003 - 01:09 AM UTC
well done!
I love the objects in the back and also the weathering is well done
I like it!
What do you think to add a crew member?
regards
Massachusetts, United States
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Posted: Friday, November 14, 2003 - 01:09 AM UTC
Great Job!! I love the 'wood' color on your crates!
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Istanbul, Turkey / Türkçe
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Posted: Friday, November 14, 2003 - 03:47 AM UTC
Thank you all guys for your comments.
:-)
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Istanbul, Turkey / Türkçe
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Posted: Friday, November 14, 2003 - 03:51 AM UTC
Nooope HastyP, they are as matt as they can be. But this my first try of taking pictures INSIDE. I always took pictures outside at daylight. I guess that's the angle of all light com from.
Thanks for your comments.
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Rhode Island, United States
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Posted: Friday, November 14, 2003 - 05:27 AM UTC
I would suggest,nip off a few of the extended end connectors.If this tank has driven any distance since they were bolted on,a few on each side will have broken off.
but it is a good job getting it all together.
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Posted: Friday, November 14, 2003 - 08:23 AM UTC
Very great build You did a great job of making the Tamiya decal film blend in #:-)

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Istanbul, Turkey / Türkçe
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Posted: Friday, November 14, 2003 - 09:28 AM UTC
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I would suggest,nip off a few of the extended end connectors.If this tank has driven any distance since they were bolted on,a few on each side will have broken off.
but it is a good job getting it all together.
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Yes TankCarl. U're right. But since these are "vinyl" i really didnt want to break some of'em
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Istanbul, Turkey / Türkçe
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Posted: Friday, November 14, 2003 - 09:30 AM UTC
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Very great build You did a great job of making the Tamiya decal film blend in #:-)
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Thank you Generalzod :-)
It was easy, nothing special, i just applied 3 times of varnish.
And as i mentioned in my previous messages, i always use matt on matt, i dont ever use something else.
Thanks again for your comment
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Bucuresti, Romania
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Posted: Friday, November 14, 2003 - 09:39 AM UTC
wow. it looks great. i like it. i like the weathering
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Istanbul, Turkey / Türkçe
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Posted: Friday, November 14, 2003 - 11:09 AM UTC
Thank you too, Vlad :-)
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Alabama, United States
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Posted: Friday, November 14, 2003 - 11:34 AM UTC
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I would mention is to add some rope to tie down the loose gear
well just maybe this tank is not moving and the rope has been removed...how bout a loose rope on the rear of the tank?
or, just leave it like it is...great
fine job 113
kglack
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Posted: Friday, November 14, 2003 - 11:37 AM UTC
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But since these are "vinyl" i really didnt want to break some of'em
Dont be afraid.just take your Xuron or similar clippers,and nip 1 or 2 off even with the end of an end connector.
You KNOW you WANT to DO IT!
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Posted: Saturday, November 15, 2003 - 01:33 AM UTC
Looks good M113. I like the paint job.
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Istanbul, Turkey / Türkçe
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Posted: Saturday, November 15, 2003 - 01:47 AM UTC
Thank you CAS :-)
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Colorado, United States
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Posted: Saturday, November 15, 2003 - 02:00 AM UTC
Howdy M113,
First, I like your moniker, 'M113' (I'm a big M113 fan) so, why aren't you out building a Bucket instead of a Sherm?

#:-)
Just kidding. Your Sherman is great, but I'm with jimbrae on the critique. Unless the tank is going to be shown in a dio as standing still, all of the stowage and gear on the back of the tank looks like it was just 'placed' there temporarily. On the other hand, if it is being depicted in it's normal state of deployment, it really needs some form of being secured down, and article placement changed a wee bit to reflect that arrangement.
You've got a superb sheen on the tank itself (too many people do this as much too 'flat') and a nice dusting on the lower portion to tone the sheen down properly....nice.
It's a winner.
Tread.
Oh, I also like TankCarl's suggestion. He's right.....clip 'em!
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Posted: Saturday, November 15, 2003 - 06:55 AM UTC
Jobs a good one, well done!
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Istanbul, Turkey / Türkçe
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Posted: Saturday, November 15, 2003 - 10:19 AM UTC
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Howdy M113,
First, I like your moniker, 'M113' (I'm a big M113 fan) so, why aren't you out building a Bucket instead of a Sherm?
#:-)
Thanks for your comments Treadhead
Well i got an M113A1 fire support vehicle, a 577, and a "Zelda" in line :-)
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