Hi gang,

Here's some pictures of my Sherman 105mm with winter wash. Tie-down ropes and mud is still to be added.
As usual any comments are welcome!!









Greetz, John.

Looks good John, I like the finish on this one.

Nicely done John,, Keep them shermies rolling.
Bryan

Another Shermie!!! Awesome!. Did you scalp those tracks from another kit? I don't recall duckbills coming with the 105

Thanks for the replies guyz...

@ Alan: Yes indeed, these are the tracks that came with the old Tamiya M4A3 kit, but I thought, since it's during wintertime in the Ardennes, it can use some extra track-width.....

Cheers, John.

Love the weathering effect. Care to share how ya did it! Really awesome looking Sherman

I really like it. The whitewash doesn't quite look like a whitewash, yet doesn't look quite like a camo pattern. This is a good thing by the way. I like how dirty you made the whitewash too, as well as the addition of the duckbill tracks.

Jeff

I like!

You might want to add a little graphite around the high-traffic areas (hatches, edges, etc. -- any place the whitewash has been rubbed off) to show some wear and tear from the crew climbing around the vehicle.

John, Excellent work!! I love how you have finished yours. The white wash and everything looks perfect. Cheers Kevin

Thanks again for the kind words, Guyz...

@ INDIA11A: The technique used on this model is quite easy. First apply the base coat, for which I used Humbrol 155 Olive Drab, when dried, simply brush on the slightly dilluted matt white. I used an old brush on purpose, so the streaks would show, this is because the tank crews in the field used anything they could lay treir hands on to apply the whitewash, so it doesn't have to look too neat!!
After that, when dried offcourse, the normal washes with Raw Umber and Burnt Sienna oils.
That's it in a nutshell!!

@ Bob: Thanks for the graphite tip, would you be so kind to explain some of the techniques used on this one, 'cos I've never used graphite before on a model, though I've heard a lot about it!!

Thanks, John.

Basically, you just use a "lead" pencil. A No. 2 or No. 1 works best. You can apply directly for scratches or to outline the edges of hatches.

For other applications, take a small piece of sandpaper and rub the pencil on it. Apply the graphite dust with a brush, a make-up appicator or your fingertip. I like to use my fingers when possible -- the oil in your skin seems to help the graphite stick better and give it a slight sheen.

VERY nice!!!
Ron

VERY nice!!!
Ron

VERY nice!!!
Ron

Thats a reall beauty JOhn.I love the finish and the overall look with the wash !!!!!! Deatail work and tracks are also nice. Bravo !!!!!