M4A1 (76) SHERMAN

[MrT]

Yes I know this is a kit for a IDF Sherman, but it is really a M4A1. I intend to make this a ETO tank.





Worked on the hull and started to add some details.











Turret work!









Lower hull painting.











Here are some more turret details.





























I did some painting on the turret and added some Archer stars.



















Comments and Questions always welcome.

Terry ;D

 

[MrT]

I have done a little more weathering on the turret and it is close to being done.

Terry

 

[noname]

Nice details.

 

[Tanker52]

Details look fantastic!!! These little additions really make this Sherman pop. Nice Job!!!

 

[dogfish7]

Fantastic work Terry! 8)

 

[letsgobrowns82]

Nice work man!

 

[MrT]

Thanks guys!

Terry

 

[Leighbo]

Looking sweet Terry, great work

 

[MrT]

Looking sweet Terry, great work

Thanks Leighbo!

;D

 

[MrT]

I began adding the details to the rear deck.

Terry ;D

 

[Ian]

Can you explain a little on how you're creating the metal details parts. Is this all from scratch or from PE kits?

If from scratch, what materials are you using? I ask because I'd like to start building up my collection of scratch materials to work from.

 

[MrT]

Can you explain a little on how you're creating the metal details parts. Is this all from scratch or from PE kits?

If from scratch, what materials are you using? I ask because I'd like to start building up my collection of scratch materials to work from.

Some of what you see is photoetch, but I use a lot of lead foil and copper wire. The wire you can get from any place that has jewlery making supplies. I believe you can get lead foil from Squadron. I also use a lot styrene stock and it comes in about any shape you want.

The tie downs are made with wire that I bend with pliers. The lead foil can be cut with scissors and is easily moved into shape.

Terry

 

[Ian]

Terrific, thank you.

 

[Ian]

Oh, also, how did you do those numbers?

 

[MrT]

Oh, also, how did you do those numbers?

Those were from Archer Dry Transfers. They work just like water slide decals. Somehow they put resin onto decal film. They also make rivets and weld beads.

Terry

 

[MrT]

I have added the details to the upper hull.

Terry

 

[MrT]

I got out some styrene hex rod and added a few bolts. The upper hull gets its first coats of paint starting with black green and then two shades of OD.

Terry ;D

 

[dogfish7]

Amazing work Terry!

 

[MrT]

Amazing work Terry!

Thanks Bruce!

 

[MrT]

Ok first some supplies arrived today.



Next the painting goes on. Here is the progress tonight. Comments are welcome.

Terry