This was linked in on Missing Lynx Kunhito Home Page . Extremely nice stuff (to put it mildly ) - Enjoy!... Jim

Yes that is a very nice Sherman M4A1(75). All I was able to understand was the Formations which is the kit I assume he built. I was not able to understand any of the other Japanese.

That's a very nice Sherman! But the camouflage looks German to me (dark-yellow and olive green). Did the allies used this scheme to and if so, where (Italy?)

edit: OMG everyone should (try to) check the entire site....there's really nice stuff on it!

Greetings,
Martin

Yes, US armor carried this scheme (although not univerally) in the Mediterranean theatre.

Well Jim, I have to agree with you- quite amazing...

I'm deparately trying to find something to criticise- oh yeah, the figures look a bit inanimate... :-)
Back to modelling school for me, I think.
Mark

Looks pretty good, very artistic and stylistic, not realistic. But, I hope they don't want their gear. All the stuff onthe back deck is going to fall off as soon as the vehicle moves. Doesn't make sense either. Why would you store your canteens and combat knife up on top of the gear on back. That is one thing that many modellers don't get. Anything not tied down will fall off.

Gino,
I was thinking the same thing, I'm not expert by any means, but even I noticed that with the knife and all.

Sean

Gino got it right by mentioning Artistic vs. Accurate ..Jim

We have an expression 'spoiling a ship for a halfpennyworth of tar'; in this case wrecking a really well made model for a couple of almost miniscule details.

Hi,

A pity those missing details.

However, the link has been added to the Sherman references topic here at AA.

José, have you added all the photo references at HardCorps Models ? ..Jim

Hi,




I'm going to check and if not I'll insert them.
Thanks for pointing them.


PS Allready added.

I really love the weathering on this vehicle -- the tracks and the "chipping and scratching" of the camo paint are particularly good -- they look just like photos of actual vehicles in Italy.

That said, the loose stowage is a real distraction, as is the white interior on the driver's hatch.

I wonder how he did those tomatoes?? They look good enough to eat.

Thanks for posting that link Jim ! Fantastic work. If your not already a "Shermanaholic", looking at these pics of this M4A1, will break you down !!

Wow, now thats what I wanted to see with my early morning Coffee

Cheers !!

Alpen

That looked like a total great job to me, as for the knife and helmet laying loose, it looks to me like the artist, had in mind that they had stopped, and got them tomatoes, and had to go back inside to get their bread, and what ever to make their sandwiches, no sense in taking the knife, and canteen with them, cause they are going to need it to cut them good looking tomatoes, and they need that canteen to wash it down with.

The roll on the end beside it is tied down, so the things in the middle would haft to jump a big jump to fall off. Just my thoughts.
Kerry

Nice model, click on next and you'll see much more great models (look at the tiger I)

nice site (altough i 'do not understand that language )

I agree that the actual weathering of the tank hull comes across tremendously, but there are things which in my view stand out like dogs cobblers; namely the inanimate sandbags...Sorry, but loooove making a nice sandbag... they just don't seem to sit and 'heap' on each other... Think the Tamiya figures could've been replaced also. Everything 'loose' on the hull seems too sanitary(?) Other than that, the less additions the better for this one as it looks great with the chipping and dirt... Heck, it's nearly time I finished my M4A1 and posted some pics so I can feel the wrath of the collective viewpoint! :-)

That is one awesome build.

I agree wholeheartedly wit he loose stowage (and have to disagree withthe sandwich theory above ) The figures tell me the tank is in motion, or about to move, so the stuff, especially the knife, helmet, canteen and .30 ammo can.
The only other quibble I have is the tail light lenses are much cleaner than the rest of the tank. Compare the tail lights with teh head lights and you'll see what I mean.
Those issues aside, this is a beautiful piece of work. I like that the builder took the effort to add a rail around the turret from which to hang stowage and that he added shoulder straps to the knapsacks. It's also nicely weathered, used, not abused.