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Armor and ground forces of the Allied forces during World War II.
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M4A3E8 4th Armored Division
muzonat
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Posted: Sunday, May 31, 2015 - 12:55 PM UTC
Hi guys,

Here is M4A3E8 of the 4th Armored Division. Asuka Model(Tasca) kit with some upgrades.








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Posted: Sunday, May 31, 2015 - 02:37 PM UTC
Hi Muzaffer,
I will not comment on the weathering since that is "outside my area of competence" maybe maybe just a little more dirt above the tracks but I could be wrong

However: One thing to consider is the alignment of the road wheels. Check the first and the last image. If a tank has not been damaged, or is about to have a failure of the running gear, the wheels will be in a straight line seen from above, they will follow the contours of the ground though.This is most visible in the first image. On many kits it is necessary to glue the bogies/suspension/road wheels in place to prevent them from moving around ...
The last image: one wheel is not pressing down against the track and the first and last road wheel are being lifted up by the tension of the track. This could be fixed if you put the model on a baseplate where the ground looks as if it lifts those wheels
/ Robin
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Posted: Sunday, May 31, 2015 - 04:01 PM UTC

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Hi Muzaffer,
I will not comment on the weathering since that is "outside my area of competence" maybe maybe just a little more dirt above the tracks but I could be wrong

However: One thing to consider is the alignment of the road wheels. Check the first and the last image. If a tank has not been damaged, or is about to have a failure of the running gear, the wheels will be in a straight line seen from above, they will follow the contours of the ground though.This is most visible in the first image. On many kits it is necessary to glue the bogies/suspension/road wheels in place to prevent them from moving around ...
The last image: one wheel is not pressing down against the track and the first and last road wheel are being lifted up by the tension of the track. This could be fixed if you put the model on a baseplate where the ground looks as if it lifts those wheels
/ Robin



Hi Robin,

I know about all the things you'd mentioned above. I didn't glued the suspension because it will take place in a diorama later. Thanks for your interest, cheers
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Posted: Sunday, May 31, 2015 - 04:47 PM UTC

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Hi Robin,

I know about all the things you'd mentioned above. I didn't glued the suspension because it will take place in a diorama later. Thanks for your interest, cheers



Good
/ Robin
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Posted: Sunday, May 31, 2015 - 04:54 PM UTC
Nice I like the weathering. And is it modulated ? Good detail too.
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Posted: Sunday, May 31, 2015 - 08:48 PM UTC
I really like the weathering. It looks well used and worn. Your back deck rope has the fuzzies I don't know what can be done now maybe some diluted white glue?

Tom
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Posted: Monday, June 01, 2015 - 12:13 AM UTC

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I really like the weathering. It looks well used and worn. Your back deck rope has the fuzzies I don't know what can be done now maybe some diluted white glue?

Tom



I have the same problem, how can this be fixed ?
wax maybe ?
muzonat
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Posted: Monday, June 01, 2015 - 12:14 PM UTC

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Nice I like the weathering. And is it modulated ? Good detail too.



Yeah some modulation is applied but most of the paint job is olive drab color sprayed over multi-color basecoat with a chipping effects medium. Finally some oils for the highlights.
muzonat
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Posted: Monday, June 01, 2015 - 12:17 PM UTC

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I really like the weathering. It looks well used and worn. Your back deck rope has the fuzzies I don't know what can be done now maybe some diluted white glue?

Tom



The reason of fuzzies is enamel wash over the rope I think. Acrylic wash is better and maybe some matt acrylic varnish can do the job.
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Posted: Monday, June 01, 2015 - 09:40 PM UTC
It seems you may have forgotten to add the center armored fuel cover on the back deck.
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Posted: Monday, June 01, 2015 - 09:50 PM UTC
Very nice work!!!! Compliments you have done a great vehicle.

Cheers
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muzonat
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Posted: Tuesday, June 02, 2015 - 11:31 AM UTC

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It seems you may have forgotten to add the center armored fuel cover on the back deck.



That's right..
muzonat
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Posted: Tuesday, June 02, 2015 - 11:31 AM UTC

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Very nice work!!!! Compliments you have done a great vehicle.

Cheers



Thanks mate!!
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Posted: Thursday, June 04, 2015 - 01:08 AM UTC
Wow, very nice job, Muzaffer! The Easy 8 is my favorite tank of all (well, along with the Pershing) and I'm always looking for photos of the best kits. Yours is a great inspiration - thanks for sharing!

muzonat
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Posted: Tuesday, June 09, 2015 - 01:11 PM UTC

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Wow, very nice job, Muzaffer! The Easy 8 is my favorite tank of all (well, along with the Pershing) and I'm always looking for photos of the best kits. Yours is a great inspiration - thanks for sharing!




Thank you
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