Canadian M4A3E8 Sherman, C Squadron, Lord Strathcona's Horse

CarlRF Plastic Connoisseur Posts: 1,274 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"f6f1f7"}	Canadian M4A3E8 Sherman, C Squadron, Lord Strathcona's Horse Aug 6, 2018 2:06:59 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by CarlRF on Aug 6, 2018 2:06:59 GMT Figures look fine .

alexb Glue slinger Posts: 729	Canadian M4A3E8 Sherman, C Squadron, Lord Strathcona's Horse Aug 8, 2018 4:55:36 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by alexb on Aug 8, 2018 4:55:36 GMT Nice build and timely indeed. I have this kit on my list for my next order. Good to see there aren't any major issues and the Gaz is an added bonus.

Paul B Global Administrator Spirit of sites past Posts: 23,060 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"79150f"}	Canadian M4A3E8 Sherman, C Squadron, Lord Strathcona's Horse Aug 8, 2018 8:06:28 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Paul B on Aug 8, 2018 8:06:28 GMT I believe these are old Tamiya figures .... Yep they sure are Tamiya Ian , they are from the Tamiya Cheiftain tank kit . But I reckon that woill be a good fit for a Sherman too.

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Canadian M4A3E8 Sherman, C Squadron, Lord Strathcona's Horse Aug 18, 2018 18:03:07 GMT

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Post by Ian H. on Aug 18, 2018 18:03:07 GMT

The way you boys crank out these masterpieces I figured I better get crackin' and post something.

I got most of the weathering and filters done on "Cheetah", the Easy-8. I just have to add some minor scratches and chipping and then add another filter over top of that. Then it will be time for pigments and some sloppy Pusan Perimeter mud. Also did the paintwork on the figures but I still have some more work to do on them with oils and I also have to add some minor uniform and accessory details. Anyway, still cruising along.

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Dancing in the sun a newborn in the light,
Brothers and their fathers joining hands and make a chain
The shadow of the Wicker Man is rising up again......"
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Paul B Global Administrator Spirit of sites past Posts: 23,060 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"79150f"}	Canadian M4A3E8 Sherman, C Squadron, Lord Strathcona's Horse Aug 18, 2018 19:00:47 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Paul B on Aug 18, 2018 19:00:47 GMT Ian the figures look darned good fella . Cheetah though is just modelling perficktionism fella .

Ian H. Model technician Moderator Scotch, heavy metal and plastic. Posts: 11,375 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"0b55a7"} Member is Online	Canadian M4A3E8 Sherman, C Squadron, Lord Strathcona's Horse Aug 18, 2018 19:02:32 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Ian H. on Aug 18, 2018 19:02:32 GMT Thanks, Paul! Regards, Ian
	"You watch the world exploding every single night Dancing in the sun a newborn in the light, Brothers and their fathers joining hands and make a chain The shadow of the Wicker Man is rising up again......" ------"The Wicker Man", by Iron Maiden

Snipersmudge Styrene Junkie Posts: 9,319 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"56b53b"}	Canadian M4A3E8 Sherman, C Squadron, Lord Strathcona's Horse Aug 19, 2018 7:24:18 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Snipersmudge on Aug 19, 2018 7:24:18 GMT Got to agree thats looking superb Ian, and the crew will look ace once installed I think

Marco Styrene Junkie MHO's man in Brazil Posts: 6,833 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"5a7d2a"}	Canadian M4A3E8 Sherman, C Squadron, Lord Strathcona's Horse Aug 21, 2018 17:57:13 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Marco on Aug 21, 2018 17:57:13 GMT Great work Ian! Looks nice!
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CarlRF Plastic Connoisseur Posts: 1,274 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"f6f1f7"}	Canadian M4A3E8 Sherman, C Squadron, Lord Strathcona's Horse Aug 29, 2018 23:44:38 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by CarlRF on Aug 29, 2018 23:44:38 GMT M4 and figures look great Mac .

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Canadian M4A3E8 Sherman, C Squadron, Lord Strathcona's Horse Sept 2, 2018 0:23:46 GMT

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Post by Ian H. on Sept 2, 2018 0:23:46 GMT

Well, I am calling this one done and I must really say hats off to Tamiya for producing a beautiful armor kit because this was a joy to build. The weathering was the usual filters, oils, pigments followed up with Vallejo Thick mud to depict mucking around Pusan in 1951. Some scratches and chipping were also added using various Vallejo colors as well. The stowage was a mix of Tamiya and Verlinden and that was also painted with various Vallejo colors. Radio antenna were added to the turret and those were made from metal rod. The tank was then finished off with a coat of Dull-Cote thinned with Metalizer Thinner with a drop of Sand added.

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"You watch the world exploding every single night
Dancing in the sun a newborn in the light,
Brothers and their fathers joining hands and make a chain
The shadow of the Wicker Man is rising up again......"
------"The Wicker Man", by Iron Maiden

Paul B Global Administrator Spirit of sites past Posts: 23,060 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"79150f"}	Canadian M4A3E8 Sherman, C Squadron, Lord Strathcona's Horse Sept 2, 2018 6:55:17 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Paul B on Sept 2, 2018 6:55:17 GMT A fantastic result indeed Ian . Hats orfe to thee indeed

SteveM Styrene Junkie Posts: 5,974 Mini profile background: black	Canadian M4A3E8 Sherman, C Squadron, Lord Strathcona's Horse Sept 2, 2018 8:20:58 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by SteveM on Sept 2, 2018 8:20:58 GMT Very nicely done fella
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Snipersmudge Styrene Junkie Posts: 9,319 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"56b53b"}	Canadian M4A3E8 Sherman, C Squadron, Lord Strathcona's Horse Sept 2, 2018 9:47:54 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Snipersmudge on Sept 2, 2018 9:47:54 GMT Superb bit of work there, looks excellent

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Ian H. Model technician Moderator Scotch, heavy metal and plastic. Posts: 11,375 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"0b55a7"} Member is Online	Canadian M4A3E8 Sherman, C Squadron, Lord Strathcona's Horse Sept 2, 2018 15:31:28 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Ian H. on Sept 2, 2018 15:31:28 GMT Thanks for the kind words everyone! Best wishes, Ian
	"You watch the world exploding every single night Dancing in the sun a newborn in the light, Brothers and their fathers joining hands and make a chain The shadow of the Wicker Man is rising up again......" ------"The Wicker Man", by Iron Maiden

Marco Styrene Junkie MHO's man in Brazil Posts: 6,833 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"5a7d2a"}	Canadian M4A3E8 Sherman, C Squadron, Lord Strathcona's Horse Sept 3, 2018 16:17:37 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Marco on Sept 3, 2018 16:17:37 GMT Amazing work Ian! Looks fantastic!
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Ian H. Model technician Moderator Scotch, heavy metal and plastic. Posts: 11,375 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"0b55a7"} Member is Online	Canadian M4A3E8 Sherman, C Squadron, Lord Strathcona's Horse Sept 5, 2018 1:14:29 GMT via mobile Marco likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Ian H. on Sept 5, 2018 1:14:29 GMT Thank you, Marco!!!!!! Best wishes, Ian
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Canadian M4A3E8 Sherman, C Squadron, Lord Strathcona's Horse

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Post by Ian H. on Sept 5, 2018 1:14:29 GMT