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Armor/AFV: Allied - WWII
Armor and ground forces of the Allied forces during World War II.
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First AFV Build
danny71
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Posted: Friday, May 10, 2013 - 03:30 AM UTC
Having had a few days off this week I started my first AFV, the Tamiya M4 Sherman Early Production.






comments welcome

Danny
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Posted: Friday, May 10, 2013 - 04:09 AM UTC
Danny

Well I am new to armor also, and have never built one yet, I too have atamiya sherman and will be my first also so I am following intently, from my POV looks nice. what unit or setting are going to do??. Thanks for your build I am following it.

EUge
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Posted: Friday, May 10, 2013 - 04:11 AM UTC
Welcome to Armorama. A nice kit to start you off and very well done. I look forward to this one.
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Posted: Friday, May 10, 2013 - 04:18 AM UTC
Nice start to your project
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Posted: Friday, May 10, 2013 - 05:07 AM UTC

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Danny

Well I am new to armor also, and have never built one yet, I too have atamiya sherman and will be my first also so I am following intently, from my POV looks nice. what unit or setting are going to do??. Thanks for your build I am following it.

EUge


Not really decided yet, stock build as it my first, maybe a single figure leaning against it but don't like styrene figures much, so really concentrating on a good build and paint job.

Danny
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Posted: Friday, May 10, 2013 - 05:58 AM UTC
I would recommend getting your feet under you, before you try a vignette or diorama. Baby steps.
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Posted: Friday, May 10, 2013 - 09:29 AM UTC

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I would recommend getting your feet under you, before you try a vignette or diorama. Baby steps.
yes for sure
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Posted: Sunday, May 19, 2013 - 07:45 AM UTC
Danny how is your sherman coming along??
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Posted: Sunday, May 26, 2013 - 10:02 PM UTC

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Danny how is your sherman coming along??


Hi Eugene

well this is a little update, had some time to do some more work and my airbrush kit has arrived

so primed and then filled some holes, bit of a learning curve what with the airbrush also, but have been meaning to get on for a few years for my figure work.

next
need to touch up the primer and attempt some color modulation
then lay some base coats of olive drab



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Posted: Sunday, May 26, 2013 - 10:34 PM UTC
Nice start Danny. Very clean build.

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so really concentrating on a good build and paint job.

Wise. This is the best way to start armor ... nice easy kit, build it OOB and concentrate on the paint and weathering. The finish is what its all about, not how much aftermarket you can add. That can come later, but its more important to get the basics level up to standard first.
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Posted: Sunday, May 26, 2013 - 10:37 PM UTC

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Nice start Danny. Very clean build.

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so really concentrating on a good build and paint job.

Wise. This is the best way to start armor ... nice easy kit, build it OOB and concentrate on the paint and weathering. The finish is what its all about, not how much aftermarket you can add. That can come later, but its more important to get the basics level up to standard first.


thanks, yes have a lot to learn, have a little head start with my figure background, but this is a whole new kettle of fish what with trying to learn airbrushing at the same time.

thank god for youtube and forums.

Dan
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Posted: Sunday, May 26, 2013 - 10:44 PM UTC
this is the figure from the box, never liked styrene figures coming from a 288-30mm fantasy / wargaming background, but this turned out ok I think

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Posted: Sunday, June 16, 2013 - 12:08 AM UTC
Just a quick update, been trying filters and washes and s bit of chipping / scuffing













learning loads and enjoying the peoccess and results

Danny
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Posted: Sunday, June 16, 2013 - 12:35 AM UTC
Danny,

Lovely job mate, your figure is good too, its nice to see a simple build, the art is in the little details I've learnt, best of luck and welcome to armorama, always nice to see another Brit!

Bronzey
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Posted: Sunday, June 16, 2013 - 01:08 AM UTC

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Danny,

Lovely job mate, your figure is good too, its nice to see a simple build, the art is in the little details I've learnt, best of luck and welcome to armorama, always nice to see another Brit!

Bronzey


Thanks Bronzey

Yeh this is a learn build for me, I have a tamiya panzer 1 next that cost 8 quid, got some mug oils that I want t try next also.

Danny
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Posted: Sunday, June 16, 2013 - 02:11 AM UTC
Outstanding first build
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Posted: Sunday, June 16, 2013 - 09:37 AM UTC

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this is the figure from the box, never liked styrene figures coming from a 288-30mm fantasy / wargaming background, but this turned out ok I think

Great job on the figure Danny. These Tamiya and Italeri extra figures must be the hardest there is to paint, basically cause they are crap. Theres no details to paint. I can see from what you done on both the figure and Sherman, your background in minis has taken you along way. Great job so far.
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Posted: Sunday, July 14, 2013 - 12:33 AM UTC

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this is the figure from the box, never liked styrene figures coming from a 288-30mm fantasy / wargaming background, but this turned out ok I think

Great job on the figure Danny. These Tamiya and Italeri extra figures must be the hardest there is to paint, basically cause they are crap. Theres no details to paint. I can see from what you done on both the figure and Sherman, your background in minis has taken you along way. Great job so far.


thanks Frank
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Posted: Sunday, July 14, 2013 - 12:38 AM UTC
and here is the finished build about to go in my display case


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Posted: Sunday, July 14, 2013 - 06:25 AM UTC
Nice job on your first AFV Danny. If you don't mind a suggestion for the future, think about adding mounting points for the spare turret equipment and spare track sections, so they don't look like they're just glued on.
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Posted: Sunday, July 14, 2013 - 06:35 AM UTC
Looks great. I agree with Bob, about the attachment points. Something else, you may want to consider, is the rope holding the stowage on. It is directly over a bag. However, it makes no impression, like something tight across cloth.
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Posted: Sunday, July 14, 2013 - 07:19 AM UTC
thanks for the feedback, yes i agree with the rope thing, i have some other stuff i may change it, can you show me an example of points for the tracks?

tbh i just wanted a solid first build, not going for to much authenticity.


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Posted: Sunday, July 14, 2013 - 07:42 AM UTC
Excellent work Danny!
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Posted: Sunday, July 14, 2013 - 12:34 PM UTC
great build for the first time,well done.
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Posted: Sunday, July 14, 2013 - 03:35 PM UTC
Pretty new to the forum myself (but not new to modeling,) and I will add that if that is your first armor kit, it looks really good.
The finish is especially nice... not overdone.
Can't wait to see more of your stuff
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