I was previously working on a Normandy based Sturmpanzer diorama (link here), but due to various factors, unhappiness with how it came out, my usual short attention span, that sort of thing, the base now has a new occupant.
Tasca (as it was then) Sherman Vc, with RB Models barrel. Plan is to try and represent "Belvedere", 'B' Sqn, Staffordshire Yeomanry. I'm waiting for the decals from Star Decals, as the kit ones have the name in white and I understand yellow is more likely.
Anyway, here's where we're at, as they say…
The model on its base. The lower hull has had weathering (almost finished) but everything from the skirt mounting rails and up (including the little splodge of glue...) is just in undercoat:
I'm going to replace the kit-suipplied tie-downs with some resin ones I bought which will hopefully look a lot better:
The beginnings of the stowage...
Kit-supplied commander with a new head (Hornet I think). he'll have a microphone in his right hand:
Can't see it from this angle but there's a Resicast 17-Pdr breech in there as with such a large hatch it looked quite empty. I'll add a couple more details inside the turret, too, I think. Maybe even the torso of the gunner if I can get myself into doing it. What is apparent is the flat nature of the etched tie-downs (my fault, not Tasca's):
Shermans aren't really my thing, although I like the lok of them, so any corrections, comments, criticisms etc are, as always, welcome.
Thanks
Sean
