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Post by Ian H. on Jan 27, 2018 23:42:27 GMT
It would be cheaper to send it to me. Not really but I gotta give it a shot. See what I did there? Scotch, shot............ Ha!!!!!!!!! Would you like the Scotch without the track part?  Ian |
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Post by JEFF on Jan 28, 2018 0:22:50 GMT
That's fine.  |
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Post by Ian H. on May 11, 2018 19:26:32 GMT
Well, it's time to get back on the Sherman. Originally I had intended to build this as a South African Sherman II (M4A1 76) but those were equipped with the T54 steel chevron tracks. I had problems with the Modelkasten T54 tracks I had purchased for the project and I came to the conclusion I will need a jig to properly mount the track teeth. In the interest of moving the project forward (since I really love the M4A1 (76) I have switched gears and I am going to finish the vehicle as an M4A1 (76) from the famed Polish 1st Armoured Division because these vehicles were equipped with the T48 rubber chevron tracks. A DS set of these is provided with the Dragon kit so this simplified things. I joined them with MEK and painted them with Vallejo Track Primer and now they are on!   I then did some post shading with Tamiya Smoke for the recessed areas and hatch lines and then sealed everything with a Pledge Floor Wax.    It appears the Polish units did the 'ole Firefly-esque barrel camo on their 76's so this was depicted with Vallejo Winter White with a wave pattern of RAF Dark Green on top. Next step will be decals and then the best part----WEATHERING! I also plan to add copious amounts of spare track armor on it since it looks like the Polish tankers in Holland liked to add the extra links for protection. Anyway, UP THE IRONS! Best wishes, Ian |
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Post by Paul B on May 11, 2018 19:38:54 GMT
Me certainly likes the change of plan Ian . She looks mighty fine in her boots and fake 17pdr , that would certainly have a German or two  . |
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Post by Ian H. on May 11, 2018 19:50:16 GMT
Thank you sir. It's amazing how well that barrel camo works. I did a Polish Mk 1c Firefly that had the barrel camo on it and it's amazing how well that wave pattern works with creating the optical illusion of a short barrel. Probably some nasty surprises for the Panther crews.
Regards,
Ian
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Post by JEFF on May 12, 2018 9:30:48 GMT
Nice mid course correction, Bub.  |
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Post by Snipersmudge on May 12, 2018 13:34:03 GMT
Indeed superb work, really like the variations in tone on this |
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Post by Ian H. on May 13, 2018 19:33:05 GMT
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Post by Snipersmudge on May 13, 2018 19:45:27 GMT
Looking mighty fine |
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Post by JEFF on May 13, 2018 20:40:21 GMT
That's doing it for me, Ian. Well done,Bud.
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Post by Marco on May 14, 2018 14:43:55 GMT
Looking very good Ian!
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Post by Robbo on May 14, 2018 15:03:10 GMT
Very nice updates Ian, I like what you've done with this
UP THE IRONS? are we talking about the Hammers?
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Post by Ian H. on May 14, 2018 23:36:26 GMT
Very nice updates Ian, I like what you've done with this UP THE IRONS? are we talking about the Hammers? Thanks everybody! Up The Irons.....a nod to Iron Maiden. Best wishes, Ian |
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Post by Ian H. on May 21, 2018 20:06:00 GMT
I made some more progress on the Sherman. Pin washes and chipping are complete so I moved on to attaching the spare track link armor on the hull. The pieces were painted with Vallejo Track Primer and then the bare metal areas were highlighted with Vallejo Steel. A Raw Sienna oil wash was applied to the weld joints for the track links as well. Heavy washes were then applied to the outer surfaces of the links to bring out the detail. Next stop will be the dust, pigments and stowage. Regards, Ian     |
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Post by Paul B on May 21, 2018 20:13:06 GMT
Is that all Ian . She's looking darned fine indeed mucker  . |
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Post by Ian H. on May 21, 2018 20:30:28 GMT
Thank you, sir!!!!!
Best wishes,
Ian
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Post by Marco on May 22, 2018 10:50:08 GMT
Wow, those guys have two more entire tracks... Nice looking vehicle!
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Post by Snipersmudge on May 22, 2018 16:48:06 GMT
excellent effects you've added, really nice |
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Post by Ian H. on May 25, 2018 19:34:23 GMT
Thanks everyone! Marco, yes......those Polish Shermans were really up-armoured with track links judging by the photos I have found. Pigments are going on now so I should have some update pics this weekend. Cheers!!!!
Ian
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Post by Ian H. on May 25, 2018 19:56:29 GMT
Marco, this was the reference photo I used for the track armor. Good shot of some Polish 76's. Regards, Ian  |
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