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Tamiya Sherman
Sancho0409
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Posted: Friday, July 26, 2002 - 02:22 AM UTC
I just got the new Tamiya Sherman Tank, I love it, its sweet, but I am curious what suggestions you guys(or girls) have for making it look weather/used/ whatever, thanks.
210cav
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Posted: Friday, July 26, 2002 - 02:25 AM UTC

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I just got the new Tamiya Sherman Tank, I love it, its sweet, but I am curious what suggestions you guys(or girls) have for making it look weather/used/ whatever, thanks.


Which new Tamiya Sherman did you get?
DJ
Sancho0409
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Posted: Friday, July 26, 2002 - 02:39 AM UTC
the Sherman I bought was "U.S. MEDIUM TANK M4A3 SHERMAN 75mm GUN LATE PRODUCTION (FRONTLINE BREAKTHROUGH)"
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Posted: Friday, July 26, 2002 - 02:48 AM UTC

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the Sherman I bought was "U.S. MEDIUM TANK M4A3 SHERMAN 75mm GUN LATE PRODUCTION (FRONTLINE BREAKTHROUGH)"


You got yourself one fine model. May I suggest that you review the article on texturing at the home page. Also, read the tread on cables and tie downs for ideas. Lastly, look at the fine work in the Photo Gallery section. You'll love it,, great model with lots of possibilities.
Good Luck!
DJ
m60a3
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Posted: Friday, July 26, 2002 - 03:08 AM UTC
Question:
Did Tamiya finally block out the under the hull voids? Or does the modeler still need to add sheet plastic to block it out?
m1garand
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Posted: Friday, July 26, 2002 - 03:09 AM UTC

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Question:
Did Tamiya finally block out the under the hull voids? Or does the modeler still need to add sheet plastic to block it out?


You still have to block it out.
tazz
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Posted: Friday, July 26, 2002 - 07:14 AM UTC
thats a sweet tank model. iam geting that in a few weeks i just have to get my over models done frist.
Kencelot
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Posted: Friday, July 26, 2002 - 07:16 AM UTC
Sancho, one of the best and somewhat easiest ways to achieve weathering effects is through washes, drybrushing and pastel dusting.
There is an excellent article here on site which will help you along: Bringing Out the Details
m1garand
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Posted: Friday, July 26, 2002 - 07:17 AM UTC

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thats a sweet tank model. iam geting that in a few weeks i just have to get my over models done frist.


I enjoyed building it. Especially as my first tank model.
210cav
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Posted: Friday, July 26, 2002 - 10:26 AM UTC

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thats a sweet tank model. iam geting that in a few weeks i just have to get my over models done frist.


I enjoyed building it. Especially as my first tank model.


BC--I started a thread on the Crusader Mark II. Amazingly, I received only one reply. I assume the Italeri kit is/was not a popular one. I could not find the kit locally.
Do you have anything on it. Perth Modelers have it on their site.
thanks
DJ
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Posted: Friday, July 26, 2002 - 11:24 AM UTC
Tamiya Shermans are fine kits.The M4A3 was the first Tank I built after getting back into AFV modeling,I enjoyed it.Also built the early M-4.lots of parts from the M4A3 but also some nice new ones.I choose a sort of faded OD for the early sherman.
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